There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
February 2022 in “Global academic journal of medical sciences” People with alopecia areata have much lower Vitamin-D levels than healthy individuals.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
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