1 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses biotin supplementation for dermatological conditions and highlights the lack of strong evidence supporting its efficacy, as well as the potential for laboratory testing interference.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research” This review highlights the important role of the vitamin B complex in enhancing tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and improving surgical outcomes in plastic and reconstructive procedures by supporting cellular processes such as mitochondrial efficiency, neurotransmitter biosynthesis, and wound healing pathways.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.
14 citations
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November 2021 in “Nanoscale” This study's simulations revealed the complex "onion-like" organization of a lipid nanoemulsion droplet containing vitamins A and E for skin delivery, showing distinct concentration patterns of these vitamins within different layers of the nanodroplet.
November 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” In this case report, researchers describe a 44-year-old woman with refractory patch alopecia areata achieving complete hair regrowth using a multi-modal approach of systemic and topical cholecalciferol with microneedling, although systemic vitamin D repletion remains a significant confounder.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “3C Empresa Investigación y pensamiento crítico” In this study, patients with alopecia areata showed significantly elevated serum levels of IFN-γ and severely deficient vitamin D3 levels compared to healthy controls.
September 2022 in “Ukraïnsʹkij naukovo-medičnij molodìžnij žurnal” This study found that providing quality pharmaceutical care is crucial for safe and effective use of vitamin and mineral supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as many women incorrectly perceive them as entirely safe.
139 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Advanced Research” This review explores the impact of vitamin D deficiency on the skin from a dermatological perspective, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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November 1961 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” 3 citations
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June 2012 in “Korean Journal of Human Ecology” This study found that a supplement containing medicinal plant extracts, amino acids, and vitamins decreased hair loss and increased hair thickness over three months, without significant side effects, in participants with hair loss concerns.
11 citations
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October 1941 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” PABA helps prevent gray hair and hair loss in mice.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews emerging side effects of various nutritional supplements and alternative medicine practices, highlighting potential toxicities and stressing the need for careful identification and management by healthcare professionals.
August 2024 in “Receptors” This review highlights the crucial role of vitamin D signaling in epidermal stem cells during skin wound healing, emphasizing its distinct functions from calcium metabolism and its importance in genomic regulation mediated by the vitamin D receptor.
July 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the effects of vitamins, including A, C, D, E, and B, on animal fur, highlighting their roles in promoting healthy skin and fur condition by regulating cell renewal, metabolism, and collagen synthesis.
January 1959 in “Acta medica Scandinavica” This article discusses the relationship between vitamins and scalp hair loss but does not report new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 22-year-old female with recurrent alopecia totalis experienced progressive hair regrowth and scalp health normalization over eight months following individualized homeopathic treatment and nutritional support.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” This paper reviews various vitamin deficiencies, including vitamin D, and highlights their potential health impacts. It does not report new research findings but discusses current recommendations and risks associated with these deficiencies.
September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study suggests a link between hair loss experienced during pregnancy and lactation and inadequate daily intake of certain nutrients.
158 citations
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This review examines the functions of vitamin D and its receptor in skin and explores how these are regulated, reporting no new clinical results.
15 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This review discusses how vitamin D and calcium signaling are essential for wound healing by activating epidermal and hair follicle stem cells, noting that deficiencies may lead to delayed or chronic wounds.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Applied Sciences” This review discusses the strengths and weaknesses of existing studies on complex dietary supplements for hair loss, emphasizing the need for valid measurement methods like TrichoScale® to quantify effectiveness; it reports no new results.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses evidence-based complementary strategies for enhancing hair regrowth after post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This article discusses various causes of rickets in children and describes VDDR-2A as a type of refractory rickets often linked to alopecia totalis in infancy, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” This review discusses genetic conditions linked to complete scalp alopecia in children, identifying six genetic causes, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2015 in “Turkderm” This study found that 30.5% of patients at an outpatient clinic reported using complementary and alternative medicine, with many believing in its positive effects despite limited knowledge of potential side effects.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews the complex keratinization process in the epidermis, detailing how various factors regulate keratinocyte differentiation and emphasizing the importance of understanding this process for the pathogenesis of skin disorders like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Wound healing” This study found that vitamin D and calcium signaling are essential for effective wound repair by maintaining and activating stem cells and aiding in their migration and differentiation.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding the pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia and highlights the potential for multilateral topical therapies to improve treatment efficacy with fewer side effects; it reports no new clinical results.