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Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch UV Radiation, Vitamin D, and Epidermal Carcinogenesis
Vitamin D may help protect against nonmelanoma skin cancer.
research Vitamin D and the Epidermis
Vitamin D is important for skin cell growth and health, and its active form and receptor play key roles in skin and hair processes.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research Vitamin D Receptor, UVR, and Skin Cancer: A Potential Protective Mechanism
Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
research Hairless Modulates Ligand-Dependent Activation of the Vitamin D Receptor-Retinoid X Receptor Heterodimer
Hairless protein can both repress and activate vitamin D receptor functions, affecting gene regulation.
research 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 Alpha-Hydroxylase Is Required for Optimal Epidermal Differentiation and Permeability Barrier Homeostasis
The enzyme 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase is essential for healthy skin and recovery after skin damage.
research Functional Analysis of VDR Gene Mutation R343H in a Child with Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets with Alopecia
The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
research A Rare Case of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II: A Case Report
A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
research Trichotillomania Associated with a 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report
Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
research Vitamin D and the Parenteral Nutrition Patient
Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and preventing serious diseases.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.
research Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets in Lebanese Patients: The p.R391S and p.H397P Variants Have Different Phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research The Role of Anemia and Vitamin D Levels in Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.
research Atrophic Telogen Effluvium from Cytotoxic Drugs and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Possible Protective Effect of Pretreatment with a Topical Vitamin D3 Analogue in Humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research In Vivo Microautoradiography of [3H]1,24(OH)2D3 (Tacalcitol) Following Topical Application to Normal Rats and In Vitro Metabolism in Human Keratinocytes
Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
research Evaluation of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Patients with Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Retrospective Analysis of 291 Cases
People with chronic hair shedding had much lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy people.
research The Epidermal Vitamin D System and Innate Immunity: Some More Light Shed on This Unique Photoendocrine System?
Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Rickets With Alopecia: An Inborn Error of Vitamin D Metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research The Vitamin D Receptor as Tumor Suppressor in Skin
Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
research The Role of the Vitamin D Receptor in the Epidermal Stem Cell Response to Wounding
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for skin wound healing.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
research The Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D3 in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Control Study
Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
research A Novel Animal Model of Desmoglein 1 (Dsg1) Deficiency Reveals an Essential Role for Dsg1 in Epidermal Barrier Formation
Dsg1 is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier in mice.
research Reduced Level of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Chronic/Relapsing Alopecia Areata
People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
research Gender Difference in Relationship Between Serum Ferritin and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Korean Adults
Men and premenopausal women in Korea show different patterns in iron and vitamin D levels, with no clear pattern for postmenopausal women.
research Cutaneous Features of Myotonic Dystrophy Types 1 and 2: Implications of Premature Aging and Vitamin D Homeostasis
Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.
research Intralesional Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Methotrexate, and Vitamin D in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.