13 citations
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December 2016 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
13 citations
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April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A 4-year-old boy with a rare type of rickets and hair loss improved in bone health but not hair growth after vitamin D and calcium treatment.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” Vitamin D can help reduce depression in people with hypothyroidism.
October 2023 in “Journal of Preventive Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine” Low ferritin and Vitamin D levels may cause hair loss after COVID-19.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral Vitamin D can improve hair density and reduce hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
July 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Vitamin D supplements improve hair growth and metabolism in rabbits.
166 citations
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February 2005 in “Behavioural brain research” Vitamin D receptor knockout mice have significant motor impairments but no cognitive deficits.
22 citations
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
15 citations
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
March 2026 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D is needed for metformin to lower prolactin effectively.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
November 2023 in “Biomolecules” The research showed that Vitamin D and its receptor are important for healthy bones and normal hair and skin in rats.
215 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Vitamin D receptor and hairless protein are essential for hair growth.
13 citations
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July 2020 in “World journal of stem cells” Vitamin D and calcium are important for skin stem cell function and wound healing.
23 citations
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February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
6 citations
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November 2021 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Vitamin D may help prevent or reduce hair loss after COVID-19.
September 2024 in “Medicina” Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
Certain immune markers and vitamin levels could help diagnose alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lower vitamin D levels are linked to higher CRP levels in people with a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Research” People with Telogen Effluvium have lower vitamin D levels.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
216 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glycerol is essential for skin hydration in mice without sebaceous glands.
127 citations
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July 2002 in “EMBO journal” Normal skin cell renewal doesn't need RAR signaling, but vitamin A-related skin thickening does.
8 citations
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August 2016 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
142 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
73 citations
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April 1999 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and mineral metabolism.
20 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” Young Indians with premature graying often have lower levels of certain nutrients and unhealthy lifestyles.
February 2024 in “Curēus” A balanced diet with proteins, vitamins, and minerals is crucial for managing skin disorders.