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    Glossary Vitamin C

    essential nutrient for collagen synthesis and immune function

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and repair of all body tissues. It is essential for the synthesis of collagen, absorption of iron, proper functioning of the immune system, wound healing, and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.

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    1. Vitamin C
    2. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    3. Vitamin B12
    4. Calcium D oantothenate
    5. cholecalciferol
    6. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne
    7. Biotin B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement
    8. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    9. Metformin Diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar
    10. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products
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    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Modulatory role of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E on skin health, immunity, microbiome, and diseases Pharmacological Reports · 2023 · 47 citations
    2. The Molecular Mechanism Underlying the Proliferating and Preconditioning Effect of Vitamin C on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Stem Cells and Development · 2014 · 42 citations
    3. Melatonin vitamin C-based nanovesicles for treatment of androgenic alopecia: Design, characterization and clinical appraisal European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2018 · 40 citations
    4. The hair growth promoting effect of ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, a long-acting Vitamin C derivative Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006 · 33 citations
    5. Vitamin C Deficiency-Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension CHEST Journal · 2020 · 13 citations
    6. Hair-growth stimulation by conditioned medium from vitamin D3-activated preadipocytes in C57BL/6 mice Life sciences · 2015 · 11 citations
    7. Chemoprevention of doxorubicin-induced alopecia in mice by dietary administration of l-cystine and vitamin B6 Archives of Dermatological Research · 2012 · 11 citations
    8. Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> (niacin), B<sub>6</sub>, C, and iron intake are associated with the free androgen index, especially in normoandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association · 2022 · 10 citations
    9. Improvement of cell proliferation and antioxidant activity of silymarin in hair follicles dermal papillae isolated from the human scalp: Comparison with vitamin C effects International Journal of Trichology · 2020 · 8 citations
    10. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist. PubMed · 2021 · 7 citations
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    Community 10 of 905

    1. 3 months into fin / min / biotin/ vitamin c / vitamin d Reddit · 12 May 2026
    2. 6 month update on oral minoxidil, finasteride, plus biotin, vitamin C, B5, & B6 Reddit · 25 Jan 2026
    3. What vitamin deficiencies that cause hair loss Reddit · 10 Sept 2025
    4. Thoughts on topical vitamin C (added to shampoo, or a serum) effecting hair growth, thickness etc? Reddit · 11 Sept 2023
    5. Is Vitamin D the cause of my baldness or slow regrowth? Reddit · 7 Nov 2025
    6. Experiencing Hair Thinning with Fin+Min+Vitamins Chewables After 3 Months Community · 13 Aug 2025
    7. Vitamin D supplements causing hair loss Reddit · 22 Jun 2025
    8. PSA: Check your vitamin D levels! Reddit · 20 Jun 2025
    9. New study: Vitamin D counteracts DHT in mice and in human hair organ culture and hair cells Reddit · 15 Nov 2024
    10. Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss? Reddit · 19 Dec 2023
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