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The evidence that vitamin D reduces the risk of developing acne vulgaris is based on seasonal variations in acne severity and that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D induces cathelicidin and defensins.
Based on findings for other diseases, raising serum 25(OH)D levels to 40 ng/ml may reduce the risk of acne.
Page last edited: 13 May 2011