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Di Filippo P, et al. (2015). Vitamin D supplementation modulates the immune system and improves atopic dermatitis in children. And what about vegans? Are there any vitamin D3 creams that are okay for vegans to use (that is not a by-product of animals)?
Some people are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency. If you are in one of these groups the NHS recommends you take a vitamin D supplement all year around.Can I get enough Vitamin D3 from food alone? While some foods contain vitamin D, it can be challenging to obtain sufficient levels through diet alone. Fatty fish like salmon and fortified dairy products are good dietary sources. However, supplements are often necessary to reach recommended levels. A benefit of treating psoriasis topically is that vitamin D targets the skin lesions, so any potential side effects are usually limited to the skin. Talk to your dermatologist if you’re interested in trying a topical vitamin D treatment for your psoriasis.
In 2 patients, local erythema was observed in the area of the treated seborrheic keratoses owing to mechanical trauma. No adverse events were reported during treatment, and all participants completed the study.
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Danik JS, Manson JE. Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2012 Aug;14(4):414–24. doi:10.1007/s11936-012-0183-8 Five to 15 minutes in the sun before 11am or after 3pm, without sunscreen, and with forearms and lower legs uncovered, should be enough exposure in the summer months. But during the winter there isn't enough sun (or the correct wavelength of UV radiation) to make vitamin D this way in the UK.