Downloads: 1 | Views: 19 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Case Studies | Dermatology | India | Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025 | Popularity: 4.3 / 10
A Clinical Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Vitiligo
Dr. Prathyusha Prabhakar
Abstract: Background: The autoimmune hypothesis highlights the potential role of low serum vitamin D levels in the pathogenesis of vitiligo. This study aimed to determine the association between serum vitamin D levels and vitiligo. Fifty adult vitiligo patients and fifty healthy controls were included in this case - control study. Serum vitamin D levels were measured and analyzed statistically. The findings revealed significantly lower serum vitamin D levels in vitiligo patients, with variations observed based on disease severity and extent. Results: There was a significant difference in mean vitamin D3 levels among vitiligo patients with localized, generalized, and universal disease involvement (p < 0.001). These results suggest that vitamin D deficiency may play a role in vitiligo progression, emphasizing its potential as a therapeutic target.
Keywords: Vitamin D3, vitiligo, melanocytes, autoimmune disorders, dermatology
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025
Pages: 449 - 452
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR25110094339
Make Sure to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker of Web Browser