Assessment of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Vitiligo in Jordan: A Case-Control Study
Background. Low vitamin D serum levels have been associated with many autoimmune disorders and several other skin diseases. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease characterized by destruction of melanocytes by immune mechanisms. Melanocytes express vitamin D receptors, and their function can be affected...
Main Authors: | Diala M. Alshiyab, Firas A. Al-qarqaz, Leen H. Heis, Jihan M. Muhaidat, Wlla S. Eddin, Ausama A. Atwan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Dermatology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2048409 |
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