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Using a Topical Formulation of Vitamin D for the Treatment of Vitiligo: A Systematic Review.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- recent advances in the pathogenesis of vitiligo and the application of novel drug delivery systems in its treatment.International journal of pharmaceutics: X · 2025Review
- Molecular insights of vitamin D receptor SNPs and vitamin D analogs: a novel therapeutic avenue for vitiligo.Molecular diversity · 2025Article
- Vitamin D-loaded lipid nanoparticles: antioxidant properties, preparation, optimization, and in vitro characterization.Drug delivery and translational research · 2025Article
- Advances in Characterization of Transdermal and Topical Products using Texture Analyzer Systems.AAPS PharmSciTech · 2025Review
- Correlation between anthropometric and biological parameters of the offspring and parental plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels: a cross-sectional study conducted at Oran, Algeria.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Vitamin D: Beyond Traditional Roles-Insights into Its Biochemical Pathways and Physiological Impacts.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Skin Disorders and Osteoporosis: Unraveling the Interplay Between Vitamin D, Microbiota, and Epigenetics Within the Skin-Bone Axis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Innovative Approaches for Maintaining and Enhancing Skin Health and Managing Skin Diseases through Microbiome-Targeted Strategies.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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7 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Vitamin D is one significant prohormone substance in human organ systems. It is a steroidal hormone produced in the skin upon exposure to UVB rays. This paper presents a systematic review of the utilization of topical vitamin D, specifically cholecalciferol, calcipotriol, and tacalcitol, in the treatment of vitiligo. It considers the role of vitamin D in stimulating the synthesis of melanin and melanogenesis, which can help with the process of repigmentation. The inclusion of calcipotriol or tacalcitol in Narrowband Ultraviolet Phototherapy (NB-UVB) has shown the potential to enhance therapeutic outcomes for vitiligo. However, their effectiveness in combination with Psoralens Long Wave Ultraviolet Radiation (PUVA) and Monochromatic Excimer Light (MEL) treatment for vitiligo is limited. In contrast, combining topical corticosteroids with vitamin D analogues has demonstrated superior efficacy in treating vitiligo compared to using vitamin D analogues alone, while also providing the added benefit of reducing corticosteroid-related adverse effects. In addition, treating stable vitiligo with topical cholecalciferol and microneedling has shown success. Future studies are needed to ascertain an efficient method of administering vitamin D topically as an anti-vitiligo agent.
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