Narrow band UVB effects on cutaneous vitamin D receptor expression and serum 25 ‐hydroxyvitamin D in generalized vitiligo

ConclusionsNB‐UVB phototherapy is associated with improved cutaneous VDR expression and vitamin D synthesis. Better repigmentation response to NB‐UVB may be related to higher baseline VDR expression and its upregulation after phototherapy.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine - October 28, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Hala M. El ‐hanbuli, Noha Mohammed Dawoud, Rania Hosny Mahmoud Tags: Original Article Source Type: research