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    GlossaryVitamin D Deficiency (low vitamin D)

    lack of sufficient vitamin D in the body

    Vitamin D deficiency, also known as hypovitaminosis D, occurs when the body doesn't have enough vitamin D, which is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and supporting the immune system. This deficiency can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults, and it may also contribute to hair loss and other health issues.

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      community Take A Vitamin D Blood Test!!!

      in Treatment  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.

      community What vitamin D level would cause hair loss?

      in Female  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing excessive hair shedding and a receding hairline is questioning if low vitamin D levels could be the cause, despite levels being within the normal range. Replies suggest that while vitamin D deficiency can cause hair loss, it might not be the issue in this case.