ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2017
The Role of Vitamin D in Non-Scarring Alopecia.
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- Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Indian dermatology online journal · 2026Article
- The Skin Microenvironment: A Dynamic Regulator of Hair Follicle Development, Cycling and Disease.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- Vitamin D and skin disorders: bridging molecular insights to clinical innovations.Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2025Review
- Hair Longevity-Evidence for a Multifactorial Holistic Approach to Managing Hair Aging Changes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Filling the Gaps: Vitamin D Status in Diffuse Hair Fall Among Pakistanis.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2024Article
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- Integrative and Mechanistic Approach to the Hair Growth Cycle and Hair Loss.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- mTOR signaling in hair follicle and hair diseases: recent progress.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Review
- Association Between Trichoscopic Features and Serum Hormone Levels and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- The Association of Serum Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Status in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- Facial Scar Management by Hair Transplant: A Case Report.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2022Article
- An overview of the genetic aspects of hair loss and its connection with nutrition.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2022Review
- Vitamin D status in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia: A retrospective study.JAAD international · 2022Article
- Complementary Strategies to Promote Hair Regrowth in Post-COVID-19 Telogen Effluvium.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022Review
- Prevalence of Low Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients Presenting With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review.Cureus · 2021Review
- Association Between Vitamin D and Zinc Levels With Alopecia Areata Phenotypes at a Tertiary Care Center.Cureus · 2021Article
- Serum ferritin and vitamin D levels should be evaluated in patients with diffuse hair loss prior to treatment.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2020Article
- Trichotillomania associated with a 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency: A case report.The mental health clinician · 2020Article
- The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review.Dermatology and therapy · 2019Review
- Laparoscopic Extirpation of Adrenal Gland Ganglioneuroma Incidentally Diagnosed during Evaluation for Patchy Alopecia Areata in an Adolescent Boy.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2019Article
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Abstract
Non-scarring hair loss is a common problem that affects both male and female patients. Since any disturbances in the hair follicle cycle may lead to hair shedding, or alopecia, it is not surprising that the possible role of vitamin D in alopecia was investigated in many studies. Vitamin D has been shown to have many important functions. A growing body of evidence shows that vitamin D and its receptor are responsible for maintaining not only calcium homeostasis but also skin homeostasis. Moreover, vitamin D could also regulate cutaneous innate and adaptive immunity. This paper presents a review of current literature considering the role of vitamin D in alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and female pattern hair loss. The majority of studies revealed decreased serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with different types of non-scarring alopecia, which could suggest its potential role in the pathogenesis of hair loss. According to the authors, vitamin D supplementation could be a therapeutic option for patients with alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, or telogen effluvium. However, further studies on a larger group of patients are required.
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