Vitamin D Deficiency in Non-Scarring and Scarring Alopecias: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    October 2024 in “ Frontiers in Nutrition ”
    Tanat Yongpisarn, Kasama Tejapira, Kunlawat Thadanipon, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia, particularly alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss, often have vitamin D deficiency, suggesting that screening for vitamin D could benefit these patients.
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