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Do you think not going into the sun for years could lead to sebopsoriasis and alter vitamin d receptors?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No sun at all?: It sounds possible. Do you mean no sun at all? I recommend you see a doctor and gave your vitamin D (25-OH) level checked. Treat according to your doctor's recommendations.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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