Vitamin D is not officially recognized as a risk factor for acne, according to the Mayo Clinic. Studies that suggest a link between vitamin D deficiency and acne are incomplete. Testosterone levels, on the other hand, have been linked to acne. In addition to helping prevent a variety of health issues, vitamin D can also promote healthier skin.
A randomized controlled trial of 39 patients with acne and vitamin D deficiency found that taking oral vitamin D supplements led to a significant reduction in acne inflammation. Future studies should focus on regimens that are more likely to achieve adequate levels of vitamin D, which is often associated with optimal health. Vitamin D deficiency was more common among those with acne, and serum levels of 25 (OH) and D were inversely correlated with the severity of acne, particularly in those with inflammatory lesions. If you're told you have a vitamin D deficiency, which is common, what do you do? You may head to the store and buy some supplements without knowing how much to take or for how long.
This is problematic because vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning it's stored in the body (unlike vitamin C, which is quickly excreted). More clinical trials are needed to determine if treating acne with topical vitamin D analogs and vitamin D supplements has a significant effect. Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system and its deficiency has been linked to various skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Vitamin D deficiencies are more common among people with acne than among healthy individuals, according to Ghadah Alhetheli and his co-authors in a first study1 on this subject in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
If you have difficulty absorbing vitamin D through food, your doctor may suggest a vitamin D supplement. We also need more studies to show whether a topical vitamin D cream or an ingestible supplement works better for relieving acne.
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