Dec 24, 2019
Is Vitamin D helpful for skin rashes? That’s a good question that I hope to answer today!
What’s most interesting is that research seems to point towards an increase in rash severity the lower the Vitamin D level.
This is significant because vitamin D isn’t checked as often as it should be. And then the question is “what should your vitamin D level be”?
I’d like to answer those questions AND introduce you to the concept of using Vitamin D topically.
Wait… topically?
Yes, you can use vitamin D topically to help with psoriasis, eczema and even dandruff.
Let’s dive in!
In this episode:
- What is Vitamin D & how you can get it (skin production vs food sources)
- What Vitamin D does to help support healthy skin?
- Ideal blood serum level of Vitamin D & how often should you test
- Topical Vitamin D — can it be helpful?
- Studies looking at topical Vitamin D for psoriasis, eczema & seborrheic dermatitis
Quotes:
No matter how vitamin D gets into your body, you can't just use it at a cellular level until it’s activated by your liver and kidneys.
Topical vitamin D is considered to be “steroid-sparing” meaning it reduces the need for topical steroids and could be helpful for rashes on the face or groin.