Vitamin D and the skin: an immunologic and therapeutic update
J Egypt Women’s Dermatol Soc 20:69-80 DOI: 10.4103/jewd.jewd_55_22
Naglaa N. El Mongy, Rana F. Hilal
Department of Dermatology, Kasr Al Ainy Teaching Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Correspondence to Rana F. Hilal, MD, Department of Dermatology, Kasr Al Ainy Teaching Hospital, Cairo University, Al-Saray Street, Kasr Al Ainy, El Manial, Cairo 11956, e-mail: rana.hilal@kasralainy.edu.eg
Vitamin D plays a vital role in skin diseases, and vitamin D supplementation seems to warrant protection against occurrence and exacerbation of several dermatological conditions. This review covers the immunopathological and therapeutic role of vitamin D, with a comprehensive illustration in some diseases.
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Study discusses: Psoriasis, Atopic dermatitis, Alopecia areata, Vitiligo, Congenital ichthyoses, Acne, Lupus. Systemic sclerosis, Morphea, Keloids. Melanoma, Nonmelanoma skin cancer, Mycosis fungoides
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