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fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth by aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut. It can be obtained through exposure to sunlight, certain foods, and supplements. There are two main forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), with D3 being more effective at raising blood levels of the vitamin. Deficiency in vitamin D can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

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research Improvement of cell proliferation and antioxidant activity of silymarin in hair follicles dermal papillae isolated from the human scalp: Comparison with vitamin C effects

8 citations , January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Silymarin improves hair follicle health better than vitamin C by boosting cell growth and reducing oxidative stress.

research Protective Efficacy of Vitamin F against Acrylamide Induced Toxicity: Studies on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers

5 citations , September 2019 in “The Open biomarkers journal”

Linoleic acid (Vitamin F) can help protect against the harmful effects of acrylamide.

Demographic Findings of Patients Diagnosed with Pernio and Comparison of Their Vitamin B12, Folate, and Ferritin Levels with a Control Group

research Demographic findings of patients diagnosed with pernio and comparison of their vitamin B12, folate and ferritin levels with a control group

October 2019 in “Turkderm”

Patients with pernio have lower vitamin B12 and ferritin levels than healthy people.

research Vitamin D: More Than a “Bone-a-Fide” Hormone

276 citations , April 2003 in “Molecular endocrinology”

Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.

research Vitamin D and the skin: Focus on a complex relationship: A review

139 citations , February 2014 in “Journal of Advanced Research”

Vitamin D is important for skin health and may affect conditions like psoriasis and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand its role fully.

research The Vitamin D Receptor Is a Wnt Effector that Controls Hair Follicle Differentiation and Specifies Tumor Type in Adult Epidermis

127 citations , January 2008 in “PloS one”

Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.

research Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D in Female Hair Loss: Do They Play a Role?

62 citations , January 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.

Stimulating Effect of Adrenalectomy on Hair Growth and Melanin Deposition in Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in the Filtrate Factors of Vitamin B1

research STIMULATING EFFECT OF ADRENALECTOMY ON HAIR GROWTH AND MELANIN DEPOSITION IN BLACK RATS FED DIETS ADEQUATE AND DEFICIENT IN THE FILTRATE FACTORS OF VITAMIN B¹

34 citations , January 1943 in “Endocrinology”

Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.

research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization

22 citations , November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.

research The Transient Role for Calcium and Vitamin D during the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle

18 citations , March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.

Fabrication and Evaluation of Vitamin-Doped ZnO/AgNPs Nanocomposite Based Wheat Gluten Films: Promising Findings for Burn Wound Treatment

research Fabrication and evaluation of vitamin doped Zno/AgNPs nanocomposite based wheat gluten films: a promising findings for burn wound treatment

2 citations , September 2023 in “Scientific reports”

The nanocomposite films with vitamins and nanoparticles are promising for fast and effective burn wound healing.

Treatment with Oral Vitamin D Alone, Topical Minoxidil, or Combination of Both in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Comparative Clinical and Dermoscopic Study

research Treatment with oral vitamin D alone, topical minoxidil, or combination of both in patients with female pattern hair loss: A comparative clinical and dermoscopic study

1 citations , January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Taking oral vitamin D and applying topical minoxidil together can better treat female pattern hair loss than using either treatment alone.

research [Current Topics on Vitamin D. The vitamin D functions in keratinocytes and its therapeutic applications].

1 citations , March 2015 in “PubMed”

Vitamin D helps treat psoriasis by promoting skin cell differentiation and reducing growth.

research An analytical study of serum ferritin, vitamin D, and thyroid function in females with diffuse hair loss

January 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology”

Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.

research Etiological Role of Ferritin and Vitamin D in Patients with Telogen Effluvium

January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research”

Low ferritin levels might be linked to telogen effluvium, but vitamin D levels are not.

research The role of vitamin D receptor signaling in hair follicle health and alopecia: Current understanding and therapeutic implications

December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling”

Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.

research Evolution and Function of Vitamin D

188 citations , January 2003 in “Recent results in cancer research/Recent Results in Cancer Research”

Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.

research Does D matter? The role of vitamin D in hair disorders and hair follicle cycling

98 citations , February 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Vitamin D may help treat hair disorders.

research Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistant Rickets due to a Mutation Causing Multiple Defects in Vitamin D Receptor Function

67 citations , August 2004 in “Endocrinology”

A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance, but certain vitamin D analogs might help.

research Demographic Characteristics and Association of Serum Vitamin B12, Ferritin and Thyroid Function with Premature Canities in Indian Patients from an Urban Skin Clinic of North India: A Retrospective Analysis of 71 Cases.

16 citations , January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.

research Vitamin A alleviates heat stress‐induced damage to hair follicle development in Rex rabbits

12 citations , October 2021 in “Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture”

Vitamin A improves fur quality in heat-stressed Rex rabbits.

research Serum ferritin and vitamin D levels should be evaluated in patients with diffuse hair loss prior to treatment

6 citations , January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.

research Mechanism of JmjC-containing protein Hairless in the regulation of vitamin D receptor function

5 citations , September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease”

Hairless protein helps control hair growth by regulating vitamin D receptor activity.

research Evaluation of Zinc, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Iron Levels and Thyroid Functions in Patients with Chronic Telogen Effluvium

2 citations , December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy”

People with Chronic Telogen Effluvium mainly have lower iron levels compared to healthy individuals.

research P144 Vitamin C deficiency in inflammatory bowel disease: the forgotten micronutrient

1 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis”

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease have a vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy symptoms.

research Serum Vitamin D And Serum Ferritin Levels In Male Pattern Hair Loss :Is There A role?

1 citations , July 2021 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal”

Men with hair loss have lower vitamin D levels.

research Evaluation of serum ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels as biochemical markers of chronic telogen effluvium in women

1 citations , April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.

Epidemiological and Biochemical Factors (Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D) Associated with Premature Hair Graying in the Egyptian Population

research Epidemiological and biochemical factors (serum ferritin and vitamin D) associated with premature hair graying in Egyptian population

1 citations , October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.

Serum Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Ferritin Levels in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Among Women in Mosul: A Case-Control Study

research Serum Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin D and Ferritin level in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Among Women in Mosul: A Case- Control Study

June 2025 in “Public Health of Indonesia”

Low levels of zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and ferritin may be linked to hair loss in women.

research The Role of Vitamin D and Testosterone Levels with Hair Loss among Females with Coronavirus Disease

October 2025 in “Medical Journal of Babylon”

Higher testosterone and lower Vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in female COVID-19 patients.