Abstract
Vitamin D is an important cornerstone in the immunologic cascade of many skin infections,
systemic infections with cutaneous presentations, and other infectious dermatologic
diseases where infections could be a culprit. Vitamin D supplementation is proposed
as a protective measure against their occurrence and exacerbation, especially with
the emergence of several viral pandemics in recent years. Vitamin D plays a key role
in the maintenance of a balanced immunologic profile which could be reflected by a
lowered incidence and morbidity of infections. Vitamin D screening and supplementation
in patients with deficiencies or insufficiencies should be a part of the dermatologic
approach to patients with these diseases.
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