Allergy Asthma Respir Dis.  2013 Sep;1(3):197-202. 10.4168/aard.2013.1.3.197.

Vitamin D and atopic dermatitis

• Park Y

• KMID: 2262960
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4168/aard.2013.1.3.197

Abstract

Recent studies have demonstrated the association between allergic diseases and vitamin D deficiency. In addition to its classical role in calcium homeostasis, vitamin D has been known for its effect on immunomodulation. Because immunologic mechanisms play a role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD), vitamin D may influence the activity of AD. Epidemiological studies, clinical studies, and in vitro studies have suggested that vitamin D may improve the symptoms of AD. The purpose of this paper is to review the present literature that suggests a potentially significant role for vitamin D in AD.

Keyword

Vitamin D; Vitamin D deficiency; Immunomodulation; Atopic dermatitis

MeSH Terms

Calcium
Dermatitis, Atopic
Homeostasis
Immunomodulation
Vitamin D
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamins
Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamins