Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review

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Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review is a Peer-reviewed, International medical journal Published by the Association of Health Professionals. It will publish 04 issues per year will publish a research paper prepared by Health Professional. Journal will Give Preference to Case Report and Review Article   Aim and Scope The aim and commitment of the journal is to publish a research-oriented manuscript on significant issues in all the subjects and areas of Medical Science including Genome mutation and Pathogenicity in microbes. Journal more...

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S. Singla, Dheeraj Makkar*


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Here\'s what really matters in vitiligo; Vitamin D3 and lifestyle


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Author Details : S. Singla, Dheeraj Makkar*

Volume : 9, Issue : 3, Year : 2022

Article Page : 49-55

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajcrr.2022.012



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Abstract

Epidermal melanocyte deficit is the basis of Vitiligo. It is a prolonged condition that may be inherited or acquired. Vitiligo affects 1-2 percent of the global population of all races. Several processes have been hypothesized for the breakdown of melanocytes in Vitiligo. These include genetic, autoimmune, oxidative stress, inflammatory mediator production, and melanocyte detachment processes. Vitamin D suppresses UVB-induced apoptosis in keratinocytes and melanocytes by reducing IL-6, IL-8, TNF-a, and TNF-c production. It reduces the autoimmune linked to Vitiligo. We conducted a case-control study in which we compared the level of Vitamin D in patients with Vitiligo and healthy cases. We confirmed our diagnosis with biopsy and utilized the Elisa method to assess the level of Vitamin D. The concentrations of Vitamin D in individuals with Vitiligo were much lower than in controls; however, we did not find a significant effect of vitamin D deficiency on the progression of Vitiligo lesions. Therefore we conclude that Vitamin D is involved in the genesis of Vitiligo, and replenishing the levels may help the patient recover faster.


Keywords: Vitiligo, Vitamin D, Melanocytes, Keratinocytes


How to cite : Singla S, Makkar D, Here\'s what really matters in vitiligo; Vitamin D3 and lifestyle. South Asian J Case Rep Rev 2022;9(3):49-55

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