Vitamin D serum levels and the risk of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: A longitudinal study

Volume: 22, Issue: 6, Pages: 1041 - 1045
Published: Apr 2, 2019
Abstract
Aim Low levels of vitamin D (25OHD) have been found to associated with digital ulcers (DUs) in systemic sclerosis (SSc), although only cross‐sectional studies have been performed. We aimed to investigate if variations in vitamin D serum levels over time affect DU in SSc. Methods This is a retrospective study on 65 patients. 25OHD was measured in 2011 and 2016 and its variations correlated with DU. Results The mean age of our cohort was 58 (SD...
Paper Details
Title
Vitamin D serum levels and the risk of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: A longitudinal study
Published Date
Apr 2, 2019
Volume
22
Issue
6
Pages
1041 - 1045
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