TLDR A boy's hair loss and bone issues improved with specific vitamin D treatment and calcium.
The document discussed a case of alopecia in a patient with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, which responded positively to treatment with 1α-hydroxycholecalciferol. This suggests that 1α-hydroxycholecalciferol could be an effective treatment for hair loss associated with this specific type of rickets.
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31 citations
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II causes bone problems and hair loss, and doesn't improve with Vitamin D treatment.
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January 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
52 citations
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August 1993 in “Clinical endocrinology” Intravenous and oral calcium effectively treated vitamin D dependent rickets type II, improving growth and bone health.
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April 1981 in “Clinical endocrinology” A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
