Skin and vitamin D: New aspects for dermatology

Authors

  • Mahwish Zahoor King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore
  • Shehla Shaukat King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore
  • Amina Afzal King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore
  • Ijaz Hussain King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v30i3.1598

Keywords:

Skin and vitamin D, New aspects, dermatology

Abstract

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone, traditionally known as the 'sunshine' vitamin. It is obtained by photo exposure, diet or supplements and is crucial for human health. It is globally known for its importance in calcium homeostasis, bone health and antirachitic activity. In recent years, it has been known that synthesis, activity and metabolism of vitamin D is greatly linked to skin. Vitamin D has been recently implicated in a plethora of medical illnesses.

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Published

01.10.2020

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (2020): July - September

Section

Editorial

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Skin and vitamin D: New aspects for dermatology. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2020 Oct. 1 [cited 2026 Jul. 28];30(3):372-4. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1598