Retinoids Putting the 'A' in Alopecia

    January 2013 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Phillip D. Holler, George Cotsarelis
    Studysummary This study suggests that dietary vitamin A may influence alopecia development and progression, but the mechanisms remain unclear, highlighting the interplay between genetics and nutrition in these hair loss conditions.
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