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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.
February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling combined with either topical vitamin D3 or bimatoprost was more effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata than microneedling alone, though differences between the two additives disappeared after three months.
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March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” In this study, topical calcipotriol was found to be more effective than oral vitamin D for improving mild to moderate alopecia areata, with a 68% improvement rate and no correlation between serum vitamin D levels and treatment efficacy.
August 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that combining microneedling with topical vitamin D3 improved hair regrowth and decreased alopecia severity more effectively than microneedling alone in patients with localized alopecia areata, with sustained efficacy across different ages, sexes, and disease durations, and only mild transient adverse effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining oral vitamin D with topical minoxidil improved female pattern hair loss more effectively than either treatment alone.