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January 2012 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with alopecia areata and reduced vitamin D receptor expression whose condition improved after using calcipotriol, a strong vitamin D analog.
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that topical calcipotriol lotion resulted in hair regrowth in 59.1% of alopecia areata patients, with better response observed in those with lower serum vitamin D levels.
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June 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that topical calcipotriol may safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate patchy alopecia areata, with significant hair regrowth observed in the majority of participants over 12 weeks.
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reported that topical calcipotriol did not reduce hypertrophic scar formation in women post reduction mammoplasty, but found a strong association between activated keratinocytes and scar formation.
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May 2006 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reported successful treatment of peeling skin syndrome using topical calcipotriol.