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...

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Main Authors: Diala M. Alshiyab, Firas A. Al-qarqaz, Leen H. Heis, Jihan M. Muhaidat, Wlla S. Eddin, Ausama A. Atwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Dermatology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2048409

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