12 citations
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March 2019 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a combined regimen of an oral supplement with Pinus pinaster, Grape seed extract, vitamins, and minerals, plus high SPF sunscreen, significantly improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma in 30 women over 84 days, reducing pigmentation and enhancing cosmetic appearance with no reported adverse effects.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case study, a six-month-old cat diagnosed with skin and digestive issues showed improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of antiparasitics, antihistamines, and vitamins, along with topical sulfur soap bathing, within a two-week period.
79 citations
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April 1996 in “JAMA” This article describes a case of selenium poisoning in a 36-year-old man who experienced hair loss, nail changes, and paresthesias after taking selenium-containing vitamin tablets.
68 citations
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reports that permanent and severe alopecia is a newly identified complication of the FEC 100–docetaxel regimen used for adjuvant breast cancer treatment.
June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this case report, a one-year-old male dog with demodicosis, confirmed by the presence of Demodex canis and Staphylococcus bacteria, was successfully treated using ivermectin, amitraz, cephalexin, and vitamin supplements with liver extract.
2 citations
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July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review examines the differences in dermatology practices between Europe and North America, noting that European dermatologists often prioritize evaluating patients' psychosocial factors and utilize nondrug treatments, unlike their North American counterparts.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This study reported that a clinical nutrition program improved sensory loss and maintained symptom improvements in a 60-year-old man with anti-MAG neuropathy over the course of one year.
March 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This case report describes a 5-year-old Sudanese boy with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis who also exhibited unique cutaneous manifestations and peripheral eosinophilia alongside tinea capitis.
July 2017 in “Nursing2023” Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
11 citations
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June 1996 in “Nutrition” Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
This study observed that women with PCOS have a higher likelihood of vitamin D deficiency, particularly if they are obese, compared to women without PCOS.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” This study found that all participating depressed women in the sample had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, suggesting a possible association between vitamin D levels and depression among women in Iraq.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” This research highlights that engineered mice lacking the vitamin D receptor show multiple health issues similar to human vitamin D deficiency, underscoring the widespread impacts of the vitamin D endocrine system.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
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July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found no protective effect of topical calcipotriol on hair loss in chemotherapy patients, and the authors propose the term "atrophic telogen effluvium" for this type of hair loss.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This study provides evidence-based recommendations for the off-label use of topical vitamin D in treating certain skin conditions, but highlights the need for higher quality studies for further validation.
20 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a novel missense mutation in the vitamin D receptor caused hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by disrupting protein function, highlighting the importance of DNA binding in hair development.
10 citations
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This case report documents a female toddler with novel compound heterozygous mutations in the VDR gene causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets, expanding the known mutation spectrum for this disease.
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found a significant decline in serum zinc levels among women of African descent using hair relaxers and experiencing alopecia, with age at first exposure potentially influencing alopecia development.
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
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.
April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This review highlights that vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its roles in skin health, including treatment of psoriasis, potential applications in conditions like atopic dermatitis, and possible prevention of skin malignancies, as observed in various studies linking low levels to autoimmune skin diseases.
January 2024 in “Fitoterapia” In this study, the analysis of Ukraine's pharmaceutical market from 2020 to 2023 found a large variety of Vitamin D3 preparations, predominantly domestic and synthetic, with capsule forms being common; consumer surveys highlighted that doctor recommendations strongly influenced purchasing decisions.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” This article reviews the potential role of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct to alemtuzumab therapy in multiple sclerosis management, noting its possible benefits for autoimmune comorbidities and patient adherence, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” This study observed that smokers and alcohol consumers with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum levels of antioxidant vitamins, and these habits may trigger earlier onset of alopecia in susceptible individuals.
82 citations
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April 1981 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study describes a case of vitamin D resistant rickets in a young girl due to end organ unresponsiveness, highlighting a possible new subtype of the disorder with distinct clinical features.
October 2023 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” This article discusses how vitamin D supplementation impacts human aesthetics and health, with effects varying positively or negatively based on different dermatological conditions.
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November 1978 in “Diabetes Care” This study suggests that behavior modification, semistarvation ketogenic regimens, and surgical therapy could be experimental approaches for different degrees of obesity, with their efficacy varying by the degree of weight excess.
July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” This study found that adding vitamin D supplementation to metformin therapy led to a greater reduction in HbA1c levels compared to metformin alone in patients with type 2 diabetes, suggesting an enhanced improvement in glycemic control.