25 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 71% of chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors experienced adverse cutaneous reactions, which were generally less severe than those caused by imatinib.
15 citations
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December 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” This article reviews causes, symptoms, and current treatments for chronic diffuse hair loss in women, emphasizing the need for further research into the hair cycle's molecular controls but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” This report on a 37-year-old patient found that trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I is associated with hair abnormalities, including fine and brittle hair with altered biomechanical properties, but no treatment exists for the hair defects.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This report details a case of extensive leukotrichia induced by dasatinib in a patient with refractory chronic myelogenous leukemia.
August 2024 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” In this study on mice, researchers observed that dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) plays a key role in regulating skin inflammation and tissue repair; however, reduced expression of certain cytokines in obese mice may hinder these processes, indicating potential metabolic disruptions in dWAT during inflammation.
February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel” This article reviews treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, specifically recommending letrozole for infertility, while also discussing lifestyle changes and other potential therapies, and reports no new research findings.
January 2018 in “Karger Kompass” This study reports a case of a woman with Cushing's disease whose initial complaint was hair loss, a rare presenting symptom, despite multiple dermatological signs like easy bruising and violaceous striae being more indicative of the condition.
This study concluded that a combination of millet seed extract, L-cystine, and calcium pantothenate may improve anagen hair rate in women with androgenetic alopecia over six months.
48 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the various roles of vitamin D in skin disorders, including established use in psoriasis and potential applications for atopic dermatitis and skin cancer prevention, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, the population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta had a high prevalence of melanocytic nevi, which increased with age, and solar keratosis was notably higher in those over 60.
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December 2016 This review discusses the approved uses and adverse reactions of JAK inhibitors, noting their importance in treating various conditions but highlighting significant hematological and immunological risks.
January 2025 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study developed and validated educational technologies, including a guide and infographics, to assist healthcare professionals in managing post-COVID conditions, finding these resources well-suited for improving clinical care and widely accessible online.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that patients with alopecia, particularly alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss, often have vitamin D deficiency, suggesting that screening for vitamin D could benefit these patients.
In this study, researchers found that patients recovering from COVID-19 in the metropolitan area of Goiânia-GO commonly experienced musculoskeletal issues, behavior changes, and other health complications, with obesity and certain lifestyle factors associated with these post-COVID symptoms.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
January 2019 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” This article reviews the influence of vitamin D on various dermatological diseases and suggests that vitamin D supplementation might aid in maintaining skin cell homeostasis; it reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on symptoms and diagnostic criteria, but it reports no new clinical research findings.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study found that extracts from Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis reduced seed germination and inhibited root and hypocotyl growth in lettuce, indicating potential allelopathic effects.
January 1974 in “Almogaren” This study developed a microdroplet technology to produce cell microspheres that successfully induced hair follicle regeneration in a mouse model, suggesting potential improvements in hair loss treatments.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” This review discusses the molecular role of the vitamin D receptor in regulating various biological actions such as bone mineralization and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D's function in multiple tissues.
119 citations
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review examines the impact of vitamin D signaling in extraskeletal tissues and notes that expected benefits from animal and cell studies have not been consistently replicated in human clinical trials.
62 citations
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January 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that low serum ferritin and vitamin D2 levels are associated with hair loss in females with chronic telogen effluvium and female pattern hair loss, suggesting potential benefits of screening and supplementation.
23 citations
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” This article reviews the multifaceted roles of vitamin D beyond bone health and notes its potential involvement in reducing risks of certain cancers and autoimmune diseases, but it presents no new clinical results.
17 citations
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April 2007 in “Kidney international” This study found that 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 significantly increased the expression and activity of vasculoprotective natriuretic peptide receptor-A in cultured inner medullary collecting duct cells, suggesting a potential mechanistic role in cardiovascular and renal benefits.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the relationship between vitamin D and various skin diseases, highlighting recent findings on its role and the importance of assessing and correcting vitamin D levels, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” In this study, researchers observed that the absence of the vitamin D receptor or its ligand-activated transcription in mice did not affect glucose homeostasis or gene expression in islets.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” This literature review highlights the effectiveness of topical vitamin D (e.g., calcipotriol, calcitriol) in treating vitiligo, emphasizing its role in melanogenesis and as an immunomodulator, either alone or combined with topical corticosteroids, offering minimal side effects.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” This study confirmed that 25(OH)D3 can be detected in hair samples from healthy young adults, but no correlation was found between hair and serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations, indicating limited potential as a standalone biomarker.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This narrative review explores mechanisms linking COVID-19 with hair loss, highlighting how cytokine-mediated inflammation, androgen-regulated TMPRSS2 expression, and direct follicular injury contribute to the condition. It suggests that vitamin D could potentially mitigate this hair loss by suppressing inflammation and viral entry, warranting further research.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” This study observed that while low vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of autoimmune thyroid diseases, evidence from clinical trials on vitamin D supplementation shows inconsistent effects on thyroid function and disease progression, underscoring the need for further research.