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    Glossary Vitamin D Analogues

    synthetic compounds mimicking natural Vitamin D effects in treatments

    Vitamin D Analogues, also known as Vitamin D Derivatives, are synthetic compounds designed to mimic the effects of natural Vitamin D in the body. They are often used in medical treatments to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism, and are particularly useful in managing conditions like psoriasis and certain types of alopecia, where they help modulate the immune response and promote healthy skin and hair growth.

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    1. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    2. Calcium D oantothenate
    3. Biotin B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement
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    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Differential activity of 2-methylene-19-nor vitamin D analogs on growth factor gene expression in rhino mouse skin and comparison to all-trans retinoic acid PloS one · 2017 · 2 citations
    2. Deficiency in alopecia areata and responsiveness to vitamin D analogues: A prospective trial Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists · 2023
    3. Deficiency Pattern and Responsiveness in Clinical Settings in Discovering the Correlation between Vitamin D Analogues and Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences · 2023
    4. VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN PATIENTS WITH ALOPECIA AERATA, AND RESPONSIVENESS TO VITAMIN D ANALOGUES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Journal of advanced research in Medical and Health science · 2024
    5. Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PubMed · 2025
    6. Topical minoxidil and tretinoin combined with an oral vitamin D analog as a treatment for woolly hair Dermatologic Therapy · 2016 · 3 citations
    7. Treatment of alopecia totalis/universalis/focalis with vitamin D and analogs: Three case reports and a literature review World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics · 2021 · 3 citations
    8. Topically active vitamin D3 analogue, 1α,24-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol, has an anti-proliferative effect on the epidermis of guinea pig skin 1987 · 16 citations
    9. A Case of Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treated by Topical Corticosteroid/Vitamin D Analogue Ointment Annals of Dermatology · 2026
    10. Vitamin D and the skin: Focus on a complex relationship: A review Journal of Advanced Research · 2014 · 139 citations
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    Community 10 of 905

    1. 1 year Monthly Progress (Top Minox, Oral Fin, Vitamin D, Dermastamp) Reddit · 18 Jul 2026
    2. 3 months into fin / min / biotin/ vitamin c / vitamin d Reddit · 12 May 2026
    3. I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%) Reddit · 2 Apr 2026
    4. Rare case: AGA recovery with vitamin D alone (case study) Reddit · 21 Mar 2026
    5. Vitamin D slight temple regrowth Reddit · 11 Mar 2026
    6. After the blood test I saw I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency.I had androgenic alopecia so I started with minoxidil and finesteride topically along with vitamin D and biotin. Reddit · 3 Jan 2026
    7. My hair loss journey took me about 10 months I started out oral minoxidil only then added saw palmetto and vitamin d later on Reddit · 20 Dec 2025
    8. B12 and D Vitamins very low (bloodwork showed 15 for D). Dutasteride and Minoxidil not holding back the hairloss. Should i supplement? Reddit · 19 Dec 2025
    9. Topical foam 5% Min, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D treatment since July Reddit · 25 Nov 2025
    10. Is Vitamin D the cause of my baldness or slow regrowth? Reddit · 7 Nov 2025
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