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. 2017 Nov;36(11):879-882.
doi: 10.1089/dna.2017.3978. Epub 2017 Oct 24.

Vitamin D as a Therapeutic Option for Sunburn: Clinical and Biologic Implications

Jeffrey F Scott  1   2 , Kurt Q Lu  1   2
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Vitamin D as a Therapeutic Option for Sunburn: Clinical and Biologic Implications

Jeffrey F Scott et al. DNA Cell Biol. 2017 Nov.
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Schematic of vitamin D3 role in mediating anti-inflammation and tissue repair following ultraviolet injury of the skin.
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