Use of Vitamins and their Derivates in the Treatment of Cutaneous Disorders

Andrea Chiricozzi; Maria Sole Chimenti; Mauro Bavetta; Graziella Babino; Sergio Chimenti; Rosita Saraceno

doi:10.6000/1929-5634.2013.02.02.1

Authors

Andrea Chiricozzi Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata. Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
Maria Sole Chimenti University of Rome Tor Vergata.
Mauro Bavetta Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata. Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
Graziella Babino Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata. Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
Sergio Chimenti Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata. Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
Rosita Saraceno Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata. Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-5634.2013.02.02.1

Keywords:

Vitamin deficiency, psoriasis, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, skin physiology

Abstract

Vitamins represent fundamental substrates for various physiologic functions occurring in human body. This review seeks to highlight their relevance in skin biology and to describe the cutaneous manifestations correlated with their deficiency.

Author Biography

Maria Sole Chimenti, University of Rome Tor Vergata.

Department of Rheumatology

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