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research Derivation and validation of the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus

4350 citations , May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism”

This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.

research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7

2295 citations , August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism”

This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.

research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice

1533 citations , 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.

research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed

1308 citations , March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research”

This review discusses the molecular role of the vitamin D receptor in regulating various biological actions such as bone mineralization and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D's function in multiple tissues.

research Dedifferentiation of committed epithelial cells into stem cells in vivo

551 citations , November 2013 in “Nature”

This study found that differentiated airway epithelial cells can revert into functional stem cells in vivo, suggesting a more general role for this dedifferentiation process in tissue regeneration in higher vertebrates.

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community VDPHL01 phase-2/3 results comparison

in Research/Science 128 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.

community VDPHL-01 is Overrated and Ridiculous. This is just Oral Minoxidil.

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 1 year ago

VDPHL-01 is essentially a slow-release oral minoxidil, which is already known to work for hair growth. The formulation includes other ingredients like Medrogestone, Valproic acid, Setipiprant, and Cetirizine, but their effectiveness and necessity are questioned.

community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

71 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.

community Verteporfin and KY19382 experiment

80 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses an experiment involving hair loss treatments, including the use of Verteporfin, KY19382, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, AHK-Cu, and microneedling. The experiment aims to test the effectiveness of these treatments in promoting hair growth and healing without scarring, with updates planned every few months.

community Vellus/miniaturized hair - when are they really too miniaturized to regrow?

16 upvotes 1 month ago

Miniaturized hair can potentially regrow unless the follicle is destroyed, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and lifestyle changes playing a significant role. Some users report success with additional treatments like estrogen, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, emphasizing the importance of routine and overall health.

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Light-activated eye drug being studied for scarring

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Anti-seizure and mood-stabilising drug

learn Vitamin D

Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement

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Is an itchy scalp linked to vitamin C? There is no evidence that an itchy scalp signals vitamin C deficiency, or that vitamin C treats patchy hair loss (alopecia areata). Patchy hair loss needs a doctor's diagnosis.

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Vitamin B7: is it the ultimate secret to healthy hair or just a myth? A 2017 review found that every published case of biotin helping hair was in a person with a deficiency or another underlying condition, and no good evidence that it helps healthy people. The FDA warns that biotin can make some blood tests give wrong results.
Vitamins vs. minoxidil: who wins the battle for hair growth? Topical minoxidil is approved for pattern hair loss and has trial evidence; reviews find that reported benefits of vitamins such as biotin come mainly from people with a deficiency. The FDA warns that biotin supplements can make some blood tests give wrong results.

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Can low vitamin B1 or B2 cause thinning hair? There is no verified human trial showing that B1 or B2 deficiency causes thinning hair or that correcting it regrows hair; a 2019 review concludes the role of micronutrients in hair loss is real but unclear and still needs controlled trials.

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Can too much vitamin A cause hair loss? Sustained vitamin A intake above the tolerable upper limit (3,000 mcg/day of retinol for adults) is linked in case reports to diffuse hair shedding; the claim that it amplifies DHT-driven hair loss has no published human evidence behind it.

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