The Role of Vitamin D Receptor Signaling in Hair Follicle Health and Alopecia: Current Understanding and Therapeutic Implications

    Liancheng Guan, Fan Yang, M Li … Yunzhi Chen
    Studysummary This review discusses the role of vitamin D receptor signaling in hair follicle biology for alopecia treatment and underscores the need for continued research, without presenting new clinical results.
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