Can a vitamin D deficiency cause severe dandruff and a dry scalp?
1. Introduction and Direct Answer Yes, a systemic vitamin D deficiency can directly cause severe dandruff and a persistently dry, flaky scalp by profoundly disrupting the normal cellular turnover and immune regulation of the epidermis. Vitamin D is an essential prohormone required for the proper maturation of keratinocytes and the maintenance of a robust antimicrobial … Read more