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What are the ways from which the Vitamin D affects the skin?

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Patient's Query

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How could Vitamin-D affect my skin? Please explain.

Answered by Dr. Rabia Anjum

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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin whose primary function is to maintain calcium and phosphorus levels in our body. Vitamin D is present in certain foods like eggs, liver, shiitake mushroom. Vitamin D Synthesis also occurs in our body that starts in the skin in the presence of sunlight. In the skin, this vitamin help in scavenging free radicals. The significant effect is on bones and musculoskeletal system. The only skin manifestation is alopecia if vitamin D is not adequately present in our body. The daily recommended intake of vitamin D is 200 to 600 IU

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Answered byDr. Rabia Anjum

Medically reviewed byDr. Nithila. A

Published At August 11, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 22, 2025

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