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Research progress of vitamin D in inflammatory skin disease
Wang Meng, Yan Yan, Wang Baoxi
Published 2023-09-06
Cite as Chin J Prev Med, 2023, 57(9): 1497-1503. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20221021-01022
Abstract
It is well known that vitamin D is engaged in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. However, vitamin D also plays an important role in other aspects over the past decades, such as immune response. Vitamin D has thus aroused the interest of the scientific community, especially the field of dermatology. The major source of vitamin D comes from the exposure of the skin to ultraviolet B. In turn, vitamin D regulates the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, prevents opportunistic infection, and regulates the inflammatory response and immune response of the skin. Acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin diseases have been found to have a certain relationship with vitamin D. This article review the correlation between vitamin D and inflammatory skin diseases.
Key words:
Vitamin D; Skin disease; Acne vulgaris; Psoriasis; Atopic dermatitis; Alopecia areata; Vitiligo
Contributor Information
Wang Meng
Department of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China
Yan Yan
Department of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China
Wang Baoxi
Department of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China