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      research Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review

      26 citations , 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.

      research Correlation of symptoms to serum vitamin D levels?

      2 citations , March 2018 in “Clinical Nutrition ESPEN”
      This study among ethnic Saudi Arabian women concluded that symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, mood swings, hair loss, back pain, and weight gain were more common in those with lower vitamin D levels.

      research The Itchy Scalp

      July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.

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      community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

       319 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

      community I’m going to add tretinion after almost 2 months on minoxidil.

       1 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, multivitamins, biotin, and vitamin D for hair loss and is considering adding tretinoin cream. They are experiencing shedding and have a family history of baldness.

      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.

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