29 citations,
January 2003 in “KARGER eBooks” HVDRR is caused by VDR gene mutations, leading to vitamin D resistance, treatable with high calcium doses, but alopecia remains permanent.
10 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
5 citations,
July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss in Saudi women is linked to low iron and vitamin D levels.
40 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” Taking too much vitamin E caused a young man's blood clotting problems, which improved after he stopped the vitamin E and got treatment.
4 citations,
November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
2 citations,
September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina/Acta Medica Philippina” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Medical principles and practice” A boy's hair loss improved after tumor removal and vitamin D treatment, but hair loss returned despite normal vitamin D and no tumor regrowth.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
September 2023 in “Diagnostics” Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.
Low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and iron levels, as well as thyroid issues, are strongly linked to premature greying of hair, which also negatively affects quality of life.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scurvy still occurs today and can be diagnosed by symptoms like gum bleeding and a specific rash, confirmed by low vitamin C levels.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, which may worsen their hair loss.
January 2020 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” People with chronic hair shedding had much lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy people.
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Vitamin D supplements might help reduce hair fall.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of hair loss in women.
December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thiol/disulfide balance is normal in male AGA patients but shifts towards oxidative stress with emotional stress and low vitamin D.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” Females with androgenic alopecia have significantly lower vitamin D3 and ferritin levels.
January 2019 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Lower vitamin D levels may contribute to female hair loss.
66 citations,
November 1997 in “Nutrition” One-third of patients on home nutrition had micronutrient deficiencies, with iron deficiency being most common, but serious issues were rare.
8 citations,
September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity” A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
34 citations,
April 1973 in “The American journal of clinical nutrition” Not enough vitamin B6 in pregnant rats' diets caused poor development and health in their babies.
10 citations,
July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
1 citations,
August 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to health problems, so kids over one should get 600 IU/day.