July 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics”
This report describes siblings with vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2, characterized by growth retardation, alopecia totalis, and low 25(OH)D3 levels, highlighting its autosomal recessive pattern and distinction from other rickets types.
In this study, a Chinese Han family with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets was found to have a homozygous missense mutation in the VDR gene, and the affected individual uniquely responded well to treatment with oral calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
This study concluded that high-dose oral therapy with L-cystine, gelatin, and vitamin A significantly improved hair growth indicators in patients with diffuse hair loss, with no systemic side effects observed.
This case report describes a previously healthy 3-year-old girl who developed scurvy symptoms not directly linked to vitaminC dietary deficiency, highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis in similar cases.
Minoxidil regrowth may be slowed by lowvitamin D and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing slow hair regrowth and is considering addressing these deficiencies.
The conversation is about whether lowvitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.
Lowvitamin 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.
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.
A 24-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to low ferritin and vitamin D deficiency, and is using iron supplements, vitamin D3, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment. Users suggest increasing vitamin D and iron intake for better results and recommend consulting a professional for proper dosage.