Is vitamin D a participant in narrow-band ultraviolet B-induced pigmentation in patients with vitiligo?

Conclusion Low vitamin D level may play an active role in vitiligo development. Furthermore, vitamin D may participate partially in photo-induced melanogenesis. Therefore, the mechanism of NBUVB-induced pigmentation in vitiligo needs to be clarified.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research