25 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.
22 citations,
February 2004 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” Children with severe ichthyosis and growth failure rarely have nutritional deficiencies or gastrointestinal issues, but may experience chronic dehydration.
18 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
9 citations,
May 2002 in “PubMed” Retinoic acid affects skin and hair health by working with specific receptors, and its absence can lead to hair loss and skin changes.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
1 citations,
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
6 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
July 2021 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Low ferritin, vitamin D deficiency, and thyroid problems may contribute to hair loss in some hospital patients in Western Saudi Arabia.
Grapefruit has many benefits for skin and hair in cosmetics.
23 citations,
October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and preventing serious diseases.
5 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Nepal Health Research Council” People with Alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which may be linked to the severity of their condition.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
211 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging” MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
68 citations,
May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
25 citations,
March 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is needed for hair growth in mice but not for skin stem cell maintenance.
22 citations,
April 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin C derivative increases versican in cells, potentially aiding hair growth.
21 citations,
January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and iron levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
14 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin C derivative may promote hair growth by activating specific genes.
December 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Skin biopsies are recommended for confirming alopecia diagnosis due to variability in clinical assessments; the link between vitamin D levels and alopecia is unclear.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Low vitamin D levels might indicate more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
Vitamin D is made by the skin, helps control various body functions, and affects skin health and immunity.
51 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
48 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
40 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
36 citations,
February 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The vitamin D receptor can work without its usual activating molecule.