What is the relationship between flaking and vitamin D?

Answer by  bandna (41)

Vitamin D helps to nourish the skin and maintain a proper moisture balance of the skin. Insufficient vitamin D will result in drying and flaking of skin . vitamin D is involved in skin cell growth and metabolism, a treatment involving the vitamin can be effective in treating flaking skin.

Answer by  11618912 (81)

Vitamin D helps to nourish the skin. It helps to maintain a proper moisture balance of your skin, too. When you do not have enough vitamin D your skin will dry up and become flaky - lotions, a moderate time in the sun and vitamins will help to improve skin.

Answer by  trudyj (81)

A Vitamin D deficiency can cause dry skin, which causes skin flaking. Since excess Vitamin D can be harmful, check with your doctor before taking a supplement.

Answer by  Sett (1838)

When you use Vitamin D on flaky skin or brittle nails the natural calcium in Vitamin D helps strengthen the skin , which is why it is so helpful.

Answer by  Cali2307 (1337)

Because vitamin D is involved in skin cell growth and metabolism, a treatment that involves the vitamin can be effective in treating itching and flaking skin.

Answer by  Rani60 (351)

Vitamin D2 known as ergocalciferol and vitamin d3 known as choledalciferol. D3 is the better one more natural one as D2 is synthetic and binds poorly with protein. These differences between flaked and rolled grains were similar to or greater than of starch and protein sources.

Answer by  gigantes117 (92)

The skin is a Vitamin-D responsive organ and Vitamin-D helps with skin conditions such as psoriasis, ichthyosis, and scalp flakes (dandruff).