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research An Unusual Form of Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets in a Child: Alopecia and Marked End-Organ Hyposensitivity to Biologically Active Vitamin D

82 citations , October 1980 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

This case study describes a child with an unusual form of vitamin D-dependent rickets, characterized by alopecia and a deficient response to active vitamin D.

Does Active Form of Vitamin D3 Prevent Hair Follicles from Radiation Toxicity?

research 635 poster Does active form of vitamin D3 prevent hair follicules from radiation toxicity?

October 2004 in “Radiotherapy and oncology”

Active vitamin D3 might protect hair follicles from radiation damage.

research Topically active vitamin D3 analogue, 1α,24-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol, has an anti-proliferative effect on the epidermis of guinea pig skin

16 citations , October 1987 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

This study found that a topical vitamin D3 analogue had an anti-proliferative effect on guinea pig skin epidermis.

research Vitamin D metabolism and function in the skin

185 citations , June 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology”

This review discusses the regulation and function of vitamin D and its receptor in skin cells, highlighting their roles in processes such as proliferation inhibition, differentiation, and innate immunity, but reports no new results.

research Hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia resulting from a novel missense mutation in the DNA-binding domain of the vitamin D receptor

50 citations , September 2009 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism”

This study identified a novel V26M mutation in the vitamin D receptor as the cause of hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets in a patient, characterized by severe rickets and an unusual pattern of alopecia.

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community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

319 upvotes 1 year ago

Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

community Vitamin D and Thinning

5 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses hair thinning and potential treatments, focusing on vitamin D supplements and their effects. Other suggestions include zinc, a high-protein diet, and coconut oil for hair health.

community New study: Vitamin D counteracts DHT in mice and in human hair organ culture and hair cells

126 upvotes 1 year ago

Vitamin D may counteract DHT and help with hair growth, as seen in mice and human hair cultures. Some users discuss using Vitamin D, magnesium, and other supplements for hair health, while others humorously note the success in mice.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community I have a diffuse thinning alopecia, what you see is a custom full cap wig. Happy to answer questions! Im very active and have never had an issue!

130 upvotes 9 months ago

A user with diffuse thinning alopecia uses a custom full cap wig for an active lifestyle, costing $450 and lasting about 10 months. They share their positive experience with the wig as an alternative for those for whom treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 don't work.

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