5 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found no significant correlation between vitamin D levels and disease severity in alopecia areata patients, highlighting the need for further research on vitamin D supplementation's effects.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” This literature review highlights the effectiveness of topical vitamin D (e.g., calcipotriol, calcitriol) in treating vitiligo, emphasizing its role in melanogenesis and as an immunomodulator, either alone or combined with topical corticosteroids, offering minimal side effects.
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the relationship between topical sunscreen use and vitamin D synthesis but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that lower serum and tissue vitamin D receptor levels in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia patients may play a role in the pathogenesis of these hair diseases.