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.

Source: Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine - November 24, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Hala M. El ‐hanbuli, Noha M. Dawoud, Rania H. Mahmoud Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research