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GlossaryVitamin D (calciferol)

fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth by aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut. It can be obtained through exposure to sunlight, certain foods, and supplements. There are two main forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), with D3 being more effective at raising blood levels of the vitamin. Deficiency in vitamin D can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

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research Association of Ferritin and Vitamin D (Calciferol) Deficiency with Female Pattern Hair Loss

August 2024 in “IAHS Medical Journal”

Low vitamin D and ferritin levels are linked to female hair loss.

research Overview Of Popular Cosmeceuticals In Dermatology

February 2024 in “Skin health and disease”

Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.

research The Clinical Spectrum of Parathyroid Disease

8 citations, December 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.

research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor

510 citations, August 2006 in “Endocrinology”

The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.

research Nutrition and Hair: The Role of Nutrients in Hair Health

98 citations, October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.

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community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 98 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.