A randomized controlled double‐blind investigation of the effects of vitamin D dietary supplementation in subjects with atopic dermatitis

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Q1
Jun 2014
Citations:101
Influential Citations:5
Interventional (Human) Studies
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Abstract

Subjects with atopic dermatitis (AD) have defects in antimicrobial peptide (AMP) production possibly contributing to an increased risk of infections. In laboratory models, vitamin D can alter innate immunity by increasing AMP production.