Dose–response association between vitamin D deficiency and atopic dermatitis in children, and effect modification by gender: a case-control study

Background Vitamin D is a regulatory factor for immunity and skin barrier functions. It is hypothesized to be linked to atopic dermatitis (AD) which is characterized by interaction between epidermal barrier dysfunction and dysregulation of skin immune functions. Methods One hundred AD patients and o...

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Main Authors: Amal Ahmed Mohamed, Eman Mohamed Salah Ahmed, Youssef M. K. Farag, Nermeen Ibrahim Bedair, Nourelhuda Ahmed Nassar, Ayat Ibrahim Mohamed Ghanem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2019.1643447