Abstract:To the Editor: Numerous recent studies 1,2 show that vitamin D has additional roles in the immune system; in particular, it seems to regulate the expression of antimicrobial proteins in keratinocytes in subjects with atopic dermatitis (AD). The aim of this study was to determine the levels of vitamin D in a group of children with AD and to evaluate the relationship with clinical and laboratory findings.The study included 27 children, Caucasian, affected by mild-to-moderate AD and consecutively referred to our … Show more
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