An Unusual Form of Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets in a Child: Alopecia and Marked End-Organ Hyposensitivity to Biologically Active Vitamin D
October 1980
in “
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
”
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The document described a case of an unusual form of vitamin D-dependent rickets in a child, characterized by alopecia and significant end-organ hyposensitivity to biologically active vitamin D. This condition indicated that despite the presence of active vitamin D, the child's body showed a reduced response, leading to symptoms such as hair loss and bone development issues typical of rickets. The study highlighted the complexity of vitamin D metabolism and its impact on both bone health and hair growth.
