9 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
81 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
42 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
15 citations,
August 2022 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Vitamin D and calcium are important for quick and effective skin wound healing.
40 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
24 citations,
July 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
7 citations,
May 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Vitamin D is important for more than just bone health.
22 citations,
October 2018 in “British Journal of Haematology” Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
11 citations,
November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
262 citations,
June 2017 in “Nanomedicine” New nanofiber technology improves wound healing by supporting cell growth and delivering treatments directly to the wound.
79 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
51 citations,
January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
6 citations,
November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
2 citations,
May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
28 citations,
August 2000 in “Current Opinion in Chemical Biology” Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
99 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
25 citations,
May 2020 in “EMBO reports” Calcium is important for stem cell function and maintenance, especially in blood and skin cells.
11 citations,
January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
January 2024 in “Journal of materials chemistry. B” A new nanoemulsion increases oxygen for hair cells, leading to better hair growth.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.