6 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels and higher odds of vitamin D deficiency, but no significant difference in serum calcium levels, compared to controls.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Shiraz E-Medical Journal” In this study, low-level laser therapy significantly improved the mechanical strength of bone at tooth extraction sites in rats, while neither platelet-rich plasma alone nor combined with laser affected mechanical strength or calcium content.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reported significantly lower levels of serum iron, ferritin, and calcium in young patients with premature gray hair compared to controls, implying that supplementation might prevent further graying.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome” A higher calcium to magnesium ratio in hair is linked to lower insulin sensitivity.
June 2025 in “Public Health of Indonesia” This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and ferritin compared to healthy women without hair loss, suggesting that monitoring and restoring these micronutrients may be crucial in managing this condition.
8 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology” This study found that hair analysis may be useful in early breast cancer detection by identifying distinct calcium and strontium concentration patterns before and during cancer development.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that premature hair greying may be associated with low serum ferritin and raised anti-TPO levels.
2 citations
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May 1981 in “Journal of Animal Science” The researchers concluded that while swine hair mineral content is influenced by dietary levels, the variability and interaction between minerals suggest it may not be a reliable indicator of an animal's overall mineral composition.
13 citations
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December 2016 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D compared to control subjects.
Hair can show daily calcium changes, linked to body calcium levels and influenced by hormones, and can help assess calcium metabolism issues.
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” This study found that individuals with premature graying of hair had significantly lower serum levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium compared to those without premature graying.
10 citations
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April 1965 in “Journal of Nutrition” Changing mineral levels in rats' diets can prevent kidney stones, affect hair growth, and influence weight gain.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” This study found that patients with seborrheic dermatitis were more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency compared to healthy controls.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This pilot study found no significant relationship between blood and hair mineral concentrations in generally healthy adults, though hair analysis may have potential for assessing long-term mineral trends.
17 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that patients with premature hair graying had lower serum levels of iron, copper, and calcium, which correlated with the severity of graying.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This article reviews current hair loss treatments, proposing a hypothesis that a combination of drugs, supplements, and therapies may effectively manage hair loss, but presents no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the role of vitamin D and its metabolites in regulating calcium homeostasis and highlights their effects on the intestine, kidney, bone, and parathyroid gland, without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” This study observed no significant difference in vitamin D levels between children with alopecia areata and controls, but higher complete improvement in alopecia was noted among patients with vitamin D deficiency undergoing oral vitamin D treatment.
1 citations
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July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the extent of investigation needed for diffuse alopecia in women but reports no new findings.
August 1994 in “Toxicology in Vitro” This study standardized a reproducible three-dimensional human skin model for testing skin tumor promoters, using methods that do not require human skin sourcing.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that citric acid treatment can significantly improve the structural integrity and mechanical properties of chemically treated hair, reducing damage by increasing keratin crosslinking density and decreasing crystallized calcium soaps, with varying effectiveness depending on the type of chemical treatment.
November 2023 in “Biomolecules” In this study involving genetically modified rats, researchers observed that specific mutations in the vitamin D receptor affect calcium levels and bone formation, emphasizing the receptor's role in maintaining healthy bone density and its importance in regulating hair cycle and skin health.
This study found that holding abatacept infusions for four weeks or longer before elective hip or knee arthroplasty did not reduce the risk of post-operative infections or readmissions.
26 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that TRPV3 activation in human sebocytes inhibits lipid synthesis and triggers proinflammatory cytokine expression, suggesting a role in the pathogenesis of dry skin-associated inflammatory dermatoses.
6 citations
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February 2018 in “PubMed” This study suggests that minoxidil may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by increasing intracellular calcium, which enhances stem cell differentiation, offering insights for new drug development.
3 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, twice daily application of 3 μg/g calcitriol ointment was reported to be safe, effective, and well tolerated for treating moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis on the face and surrounding areas.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Медицинский совет” This article reviews the problem of acne and hirsutism in women, highlighting the effectiveness of combined oral contraceptives containing drospirenone and levomefolate calcium in managing these conditions and polycystic ovary syndrome, but no new clinical results are reported.
100 citations
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October 1986 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that alopecia in hereditary resistance to 1,25(OH)2D may indicate a more severe form of the condition, associated with earlier diagnosis and different responses to calciferol therapy.
11 citations
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June 1996 in “Nutrition” Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
8 citations
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” In this study, researchers identified a novel p.R50X mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene, linked to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in two siblings.