October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study describes a case where a patient with Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms achieved increased serum B12 levels and symptom relief through treatment with Amyron syrup and Amlycure DS capsules, rather than traditional B12 supplements.
June 1987 in “Pediatric Neurology Briefs” This report describes a case of a 5-year-old boy with acute somnolence, alopecia, keratoconjunctivitis, and perioral stomatitis linked to lactic acidaemia.
July 2023 in “Journal of medical and health studies” This case study reported on a 3-year-old child with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II treated in the Gaza Strip, whose condition deteriorated despite vitamin D and calcium treatments, leading to recurrent chest infections, respiratory failure, and eventual death.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article shares a case of Satoyoshi syndrome that was misdiagnosed as vitamin D-dependent rickets for several years.
40 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” In this study, researchers observed vitamin D insufficiency in many patients with Alopecia Areata, suggesting its potential role in managing this autoimmune condition.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This case report highlights an atypical presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency in a 28-year-old man with reversible symptoms including localized hand hyperpigmentation and megaloblastic anemia, resolved after B12 supplementation.
2 citations
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October 2016 in “Nutrition in clinical practice” This case report describes a rare instance of reversible melasma-like hyperpigmentation linked to vitamin B12 deficiency due to pernicious anemia, and explores possible mechanisms for this association.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Life Sciences” In this case report, researchers described a two-year-old girl with Vitamin D dependent rickets Type II, noting elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and alopecia, and observed limited treatment response likely due to poor compliance.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This abstract does not provide specific study results or findings, but it notes that the publisher is not responsible for the supplemental content's accuracy and functionality, directing any queries to the article's corresponding author.
21 citations
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” This case report observed that a selenium-deficient diet in a child with propionic acidaemia led to macrocytosis and hair abnormalities, which improved with selenium supplementation.
12 citations
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January 1987 in “Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics” This report describes a patient with biotinidase deficiency presenting bilateral optic atrophy, and confirms autosomal recessive inheritance through enzyme dosage analysis in the patient and family members.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews emerging side effects of various nutritional supplements and alternative medicine practices, highlighting potential toxicities and stressing the need for careful identification and management by healthcare professionals.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study highlights a rare case of vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2A caused by a heterozygous mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene, emphasizing the complexity of managing this condition with high-dose calcium and vitamin D therapy.
50 citations
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October 1986 in “European journal of pediatrics” This case study reported that absence of alopecia does not reliably predict responsiveness to vitamin D treatment in Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, as demonstrated by a patient with normal hair growth who showed extreme resistance.
August 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” This case study reports that a 3 ½ year-old male with vitamin D-dependent type II rickets showed partial improvement in alopecia and rickets when treated with high doses of 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that dietary vitamin A may influence alopecia development and progression, but the mechanisms remain unclear, highlighting the interplay between genetics and nutrition in these hair loss conditions.
11 citations
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August 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with skin and nail hyperpigmentation and premature gray hair due to vitamin B12 deficiency, which were reversed after treatment with cyanocobalamin.
1 citations
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January 1980 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews various adverse effects associated with vitamins, including hypercalcemia from high doses of vitamin A, hair loss from retinoid treatment, and complications with vitamin B6 in Parkinson's therapy, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the therapeutic effects of vitamins, highlighting risks such as liver damage from prolonged high doses of vitamin A and hypercalcemia from excessive vitamin D, while noting a case of allergic reaction to vitamin B12.
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.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” This review discusses the role of diet in managing hair loss during menopause and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of nutrients like sulfur amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
14 citations
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” This article explores how various nutrients and metabolic processes impact wool and hair follicle function in animals but reports no new experimental findings.
5 citations
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December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This article reviews the classification and characteristics of water soluble vitamins, focusing on their varying solubility and functions, and reports no new experimental findings.
2 citations
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July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review examines the differences in dermatology practices between Europe and North America, noting that European dermatologists often prioritize evaluating patients' psychosocial factors and utilize nondrug treatments, unlike their North American counterparts.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
1 citations
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March 1954 in “Archives of dermatology” This article reviews small animal experiments reported from 1932 to 1952 in two dermatology journals and notes the contributions of Farris's book on laboratory animal care.
October 2024 in “Revista Científica Dynamikos” This study describes the establishment of a hair clinic in Bogotá aimed at providing affordable hair restoration treatments for middle-income individuals, focusing on market, technical, administrative, and financial analyses to ensure business viability.
May 1948 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
77 citations
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August 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case in which intramuscular cyanocobalamin treatment reversed skin and nail pigmentation changes and premature gray hair caused by vitamin B12 deficiency due to pernicious anemia.
184 citations
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August 1983 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” In this study, biotinidase deficiency in children usually presented with neurological or skin symptoms, while metabolic ketoacidosis and organic aciduria appeared later.