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    Glossary Topical Vitamin D

    applied skin treatment to regulate cell growth and inflammation

    Topical Vitamin D refers to a form of Vitamin D that is applied directly to the skin, often in the form of a cream or ointment. It is commonly used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema by helping to regulate skin cell growth and reduce inflammation. In the context of hair and alopecia, topical Vitamin D may be used to promote hair growth and improve scalp health, as Vitamin D plays a role in the hair follicle cycle.

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    1. Topical minoxidil and tretinoin combined with an oral vitamin D analog as a treatment for woolly hair Dermatologic Therapy · 2016 · 3 citations
    2. A Case of Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treated by Topical Corticosteroid/Vitamin D Analogue Ointment Annals of Dermatology · 2026
    3. Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PubMed · 2025
    4. Deficiency in alopecia areata and responsiveness to vitamin D analogues: A prospective trial Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists · 2023
    5. Vitamin D and skin diseases: A review Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2015 · 48 citations
    6. Assessment of vitamin D receptors in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2016 · 20 citations
    7. The Role of Vitamin D in Non-Scarring Alopecia International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2017 · 32 citations
    8. Update on the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of Female pattern hair loss Sohag Medical Journal · 2024
    9. Vitamin D and alopecia areata: possible roles in pathogenesis and potential implications for therapy. PubMed · 2019 · 14 citations
    10. Topically active vitamin D3 analogue, 1α,24-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol, has an anti-proliferative effect on the epidermis of guinea pig skin 1987 · 16 citations
    11. Deficiency Pattern and Responsiveness in Clinical Settings in Discovering the Correlation between Vitamin D Analogues and Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences · 2023
    12. Combination of topical anthralin and calcipotriene in alopecia areata: A discussion of the mechanisms of action JAAD case reports · 2020
    13. Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Topical Calcipotriol 2012 · 51 citations
    14. Topical Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis Drugs · 2008 · 12 citations
    15. Comparing the Efficacy of Combined Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide With Topical Calcipotriol Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Monotherapy in Scalp and Beard Alopecia Areata: Results From a Randomized Single-Blinded Clinical Trial Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2025
    16. Common Topical Medications Springer eBooks · 2018
    17. Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery · 2014 · 26 citations
    18. The early repigmentation pattern of vitiligo is related to the source of melanocytes and by the choice of therapy: a retrospective cohort study International Journal of Dermatology · 2018 · 6 citations
    19. Viva questions from the IJDVL Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2015
    20. Pathophysiology of vitiligo Clinics in dermatology · 1997 · 72 citations
    21. Insights into the Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Alopecia Areata—An Indian Context Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2025
    22. Traumatic Anserine Folliculosis: A Case Report With Review of Differential Diagnosis Cureus · 2025
    23. Psoriatic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, and Emerging Treatment Strategies Skin Appendage Disorders · 2025
    24. ADVANCES IN PSORIASIS THERAPY Dermatologic Clinics · 2000 · 20 citations
    25. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments International Journal of Dermatology · 2020 · 13 citations
    26. Local treatments for alopecia areata: an update Sohag Medical Journal · 2024
    27. Alternate treatment of alopecia areata with the use of calcipotriol: A prospective study in children versus adults Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    28. The Itchy Scalp Elsevier eBooks · 2018
    29. Vitamin D and Skin: An Review and Update Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology · 2024
    30. Prevalence of Low Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients Presenting With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review Cureus · 2021 · 2 citations