research Vitamin D and the Skin: A Review for Dermatologists
Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
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research Risk of Valproic Acid-Related Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
research In Vivo and In Vitro Evaluation of Hair Growth Potential of Cacumen Platycladi, and GC-MS Analysis of the Active Constituents of Volatile Oil
Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
research Heat-Damaged Evaluation of Virgin Hair
Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
research Vitamin D Status in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
research Topically Applied Nicotinamide Inhibits Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo
Nicotinamide applied to the scalp can slow down hair growth.
research Effect of a Transcriptionally Inactive or Absent Vitamin D Receptor on Beta-Cell Function and Glucose Homeostasis in Mice
Mice without active or present vitamin D receptors maintain normal blood sugar control and islet gene expression when calcium levels are normal.
research The Physical and Physiological Effects of Vacuum Massage on Different Skin Layers: Current Literature Status
Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
research Vitamin D Receptor-Mediated Control of Soggy, Wise, and Hairless Gene Expression in Keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Vitamin C Deficiency-Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Vitamin C supplementation can resolve pulmonary arterial hypertension caused by vitamin C deficiency.
research Residual Antibacterial Activity of Canine Hair Treated with Topical Antimicrobial Sprays Against Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius In Vitro
Spray B was most effective in reducing bacteria on dog hair.
research Alopecia Areata - Vitiligo Overlap Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Variant
Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
research Serum Holotranscobalamin, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and Homocysteine Levels in Alopecia Areata Patients
Alopecia areata is not linked to vitamin B12 deficiency.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Are Not Associated With Alopecia Areata
Vitamin D receptor gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Valproic Acid-Induced Hair-Texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Early Recurrence of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts After Er:YAG Laser Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review
Er:YAG laser therapy is not effective for widespread facial eruptive vellus hair cysts due to recurrence and side effects.
research Vitamin D Resistance: Tissue Resistance to Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Types I and II
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
research EtG Quantification in Hair and Different Reference Cut-Offs in Relation to Various Pathologies: A Scoping Review
EtG in hair can help detect alcohol use but may be inaccurate in people with certain health conditions.
research Dermal Papilla Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Increase Hair Inductive Gene Expression in Adipose Stem Cells via β-Catenin Activation
Dermal papilla cell vesicles can boost hair growth genes in fat stem cells.
research Generation of VEGF Knock-In Cashmere Goat via the CRISPR/Cas9 System
Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
research Videodermoscopy Scalp Psoriasis Severity Index: A Useful Tool for Evaluation of Scalp Psoriasis
The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Hair Growth Promotion Effects of Lactobacillus Plantarum-Fermented Plant Extracts (MBN)
Lactobacillus plantarum-fermented plant extracts promote hair growth and thickness.
research Itraconazole in the Treatment of Acute and Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Comparison of a 1-Day and a 3-Day Regimen
A 1-day or 3-day itraconazole treatment is effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis, but recurrent cases may need longer treatment.
research In Vitro [7-3H]-Testosterone Metabolism by the Rat Ventral Prostate—Effect of Some Exogenous Compounds
research Early-Stage Bilayer Tissue-Engineered Skin Substitute Formed by Adult Skin Progenitor Cells Produces an Improved Skin Structure In Vivo
Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
research Assessment of Vitamin D Level in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Low vitamin D levels are common in people with Alopecia Areata.
research A Human Vitamin D Receptor Mutation Causes Rickets and Impaired Th1/Th17 Responses
A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.