February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was more effective than Vitamin D supplementation in increasing hair density among alopecia areata patients, although Vitamin D also showed significant hair regrowth in patients with low serum vitamin D levels.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this randomized control trial, the researchers found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide led to higher hair density increases than Vitamin D supplementation in alopecia areata patients, although potential hair regrowth was also noted with Vitamin D in those with deficient levels.
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July 2018 in “PubMed” This paper presents a case where vitamin D replacement therapy was associated with hair regrowth in a patient with nonscarring alopecia linked solely to vitamin D deficiency and discusses managing vitamin D deficiency more broadly.
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January 2016 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This report describes a 19-year-old male with 49,XXXXY syndrome receiving testosterone replacement therapy, which led to improvements in reproductive development, metabolism, and social interaction after a year of treatment.
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” In this study, women with lichen planopilaris were found to have high rates of thyroid disease, depression, and anxiety, and about half experienced slowed or stabilized disease progression with treatment.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” This review discusses sex differences in immune response to respiratory viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2, and highlights that hormones like estrogen may provide females with better protection, but it reports no new results.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study retrospectively analyzed 3028 patients with telogen effluvium, finding that 6.2% had iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency was common, especially in women who were more often prescribed vitamin D therapy.
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” In this retrospective study of eight Saudi children with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, researchers observed that adjunctive cinacalcet appeared safe and showed initial promise in improving serum PTH levels, though further investigation is needed to confirm its efficacy.
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May 2019 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” In this study, a novel VDR gene mutation was identified in a child with HVDRR, and the researchers observed that high-dose intravenous calcium therapy led to significant and sustained improvement in rickets symptoms.
October 2023 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, gene therapy using a VDR-expressing adenoviral vector promoted hair growth in Vdr-KO rats, suggesting its potential for treating alopecia associated with type II rickets.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” This review discusses the molecular role of the vitamin D receptor in regulating various biological actions such as bone mineralization and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D's function in multiple tissues.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This review examines the potential roles of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata and suggests that vitamin D analogs like calcipotriol may have therapeutic potential.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” This article compares two rare genetic diseases, vitamin D-dependent rickets type 1 and type 2, focusing on their similar presentations of hypocalcemia and rickets in infancy, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses nutritional contributions to hair health and highlights the need for identifying risk factors for deficiencies but reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This abstract describes a program with various presentations and events focused on Canadian excellence in rheumatology but reports no new research findings.
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines review the management of complications and specific forms of congenital ichthyosis and report no new results; they summarize expert and evidence-based recommendations for clinicians.
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September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses factors affecting hair aging, such as inflammation and UV exposure, and examines potential anti-aging benefits of antioxidants and nutraceuticals for hair, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2008 in “PloS one” This study observed that the vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair follicle formation and altering tumor development in the Wnt signaling pathway, suggesting therapeutic potential for vitamin D analogues in related tumors.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review examines the impact of vitamin D signaling in extraskeletal tissues and notes that expected benefits from animal and cell studies have not been consistently replicated in human clinical trials.
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July 2023 in “Nutrients” This article reviews evidence suggesting that vitamin D may help manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by affecting immune pathways and improving thyroid function, though more research is needed to fully understand its therapeutic potential.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes the diagnostic process and rewards of evaluating female hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Фарматека” Oral collagen combined with other treatments effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair quality in telogen effluvium.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
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April 2017 in “Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This review discusses the role of dietary habits and lifestyle modifications in managing polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for tailored diet therapy in affected women.
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April 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified overexpression of certain immune-related genes and underexpression of genes in specific signaling pathways in premature androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” This study observed that while low vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of autoimmune thyroid diseases, evidence from clinical trials on vitamin D supplementation shows inconsistent effects on thyroid function and disease progression, underscoring the need for further research.
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April 2016 in “Andrology” This review discusses the etio-pathogenetic factors in benign prostatic hyperplasia and their role in the development of lower urinary tract symptoms but reports no new research findings.
October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.