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    GlossaryVitamin D Synthesis

    skin produces vitamin D3 when exposed to UVB sunlight

    Vitamin D synthesis is the process by which the skin produces vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight. This process involves the conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin to cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), which is then further metabolized in the liver and kidneys to its active form, calcitriol. This active form of vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption, bone health, and immune function.

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      community Six months of only Dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 2 years ago
      User tried dermarolling for hair loss and shared progress pictures. Some suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil, while others debate effectiveness and frequency of dermarolling.

      community Vitamin D supplements causing hair loss

      in Product 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing accelerated hair loss after starting vitamin D3 supplements, suspecting a link between the supplement and increased DHT levels. The user decides to stop taking the supplements, preferring natural sources of vitamin D.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.