August 2024 in “IAHS Medical Journal” This study, conducted among 50 women with female-pattern hair loss, observed that 89% had deficient or insufficient vitamin D levels and also showed low ferritin levels, suggesting these deficiencies may contribute to hair loss.
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October 1986 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that alopecia in hereditary resistance to 1,25(OH)2D may indicate a more severe form of the condition, associated with earlier diagnosis and different responses to calciferol therapy.
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March 1985 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that measuring 24-OHase induction by 1,25(OH)2D3 in cultured skin fibroblasts is a sensitive test for detecting genetic defects in the 1,25(OH)2D effector pathway.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This source reviews popular cosmeceutical ingredients for skin care, noting that while they are popular among consumers for anti-aging benefits, many lack robust clinical evidence for their efficacy and safety, as they are not regulated by the FDA.
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August 1995 in “Bone” This article reviews the essential role of vitamin D in bone health and its various clinical applications but reports no new clinical findings.