3 citations
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November 2021 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” This study observed that vitamin D therapy may help manage alopecia areata, totalis, and universalis, with promising hair regrowth in some pediatric cases, though further trials are needed.
12 citations
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December 1965 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” This study found that experimentally induced calcification in rat skin led to rapid and localized mineralization in hair follicles, progressing to more extensive calcification with prior hypercalcemic treatment.
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.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” This study reports the first successful treatment of a dog infected with Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis using antibiotics, with no zoonotic transmission observed.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” This review discusses the potential link between low serum vitamin D levels and androgenetic alopecia and reports that vitamin D might be useful for diagnosis and treatment, but no new clinical results are included.
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.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” This case report describes a patient with sarcoidosis who experienced severe symptomatic hypercalcemia, scarring alopecia, and acute-on-chronic kidney failure.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details an atypical presentation of Hodgkin's lymphoma in an 87-year-old man, where severe hypercalcemia and mental status changes prompted further investigation and diagnosis.
May 2024 in “Endocrine practice” In this case report, researchers identified Vitamin A toxicity as the cause of refractory hypercalcemia in a nonverbal patient, emphasizing the difficulty of diagnosing this rare condition due to its nonspecific symptoms.
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.
6 citations
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July 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This review discusses the link between various skin diseases, such as ichthyosis and psoriasis, and the occurrence of rickets, though no new clinical results were reported.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses recent advancements in treatments for psoriasis, including new drug approvals and innovative therapeutic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Case reports in endocrinology” In this case report, a girl with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 experienced stabilized disease and reversal of alopecia universalis after treatment with glucocorticoids and methotrexate.
2 citations
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January 2010 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the adverse effects of dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics, reporting no new clinical findings; the authors highlight several concerns such as cancer risk from hair dyes and systemic absorption issues with minoxidil.
October 2025 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This case report details a 77-year-old man initially suspected of having multiple myeloma but ultimately diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinaemia, highlighting the importance of accurate differential diagnosis for conditions like epistaxis and high serum IgM.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” This case report suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus can be a rare cause of severe hypercalcemia, potentially due to stimulating parathyroid hormone receptor autoantibodies.
46 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article reviews the hormonal pathogenesis and treatment strategies for acne vulgaris, particularly in women with severe or treatment-resistant cases, associating it with hormonal imbalances and hyperandrogenism.
January 2020 in “Animal Husbandry Dairy and Veterinary Science” This case report describes a Labrador retriever with arthrosis whose symptoms improved after sequential treatments including corticosteroids and tetracycline, leading to the resolution of dermatitis and nodular tumors.
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.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, a dog was diagnosed with dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in humid climates, presenting with alopecia in the neck and ear regions.
23 citations
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” This study found that DVd therapy is at least as effective as VAD/VAd for treating multiple myeloma and causes fewer side effects and reduced hospital visits.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” In this study, topical calcipotriol was found to be more effective than oral vitamin D for improving mild to moderate alopecia areata, with a 68% improvement rate and no correlation between serum vitamin D levels and treatment efficacy.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” This article reviews the rare skin disorder ichthyosis with confetti, highlighting the potential for future therapies using revertant stem cells, and reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study indicates that targeting the PTH/PTHrP receptor may potentially stimulate hair growth, particularly for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, as observed in hairless and cyclophosphamide-treated mice.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” In this retrospective study of eight Saudi children with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, researchers observed that adjunctive cinacalcet appeared safe and showed initial promise in improving serum PTH levels, though further investigation is needed to confirm its efficacy.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” In this clinical case report, a man with Birt Hogg Dube syndrome presented with parathyroid cancer, the first such case according to the authors, highlighting a potential link between Folliculin gene mutations and parathyroid cancer development.
24 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.
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.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article addresses the complexity of treating acne in female-to-male transgender adolescents undergoing testosterone therapy, highlighting concerns about co-administered treatments and their potential risks.