HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it possible to get prescribed topical vitamin d analog for skin atrophy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Top Vit D analog: This type of prescription medicine is indicated for psoriasis, but it is possible to have vit d topically. Contact a local compounding pharmacist.

Answered 5/3/2016

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If i put sunblock cream (spf 50 or 100) on my skin and expose my body to the sun, will i get vitamin d normally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If I'm trying to keep my hair healthy, should get biotin supplements or vitamins specific for hair skin and nails?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I apply orange juice directly on face for vitamin c? Does orange juice get absorbed through the skin and get enough vitamin c?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How frequently can one get procedure for face/skin with Iontophoresis (Vitamin-C)? Thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've heard vitamin C helps with preventing wrinkles and skin aging. Does this mean topical vitamin C products, or taking vitamin C internally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How do you get a healthy dose of vitamin d in the sun without getting skin cancer?
Is there any way to obtain vitamin d from sunshine without exposing my skin? Or are there was to get it from non-dairy food sources? I don't want to take a supplement for life.
How much will my skin cancer risk rise if I spend 10 minutes in the sun each day to get vitamin d?
Can A Topical Vitamin A or D Regenerate Epidermis or Dermis Skin? Can anything with An Epidermal Growth Factor Re-grow any Dermis or Dermis Skin? Thank You?
What vitamin can I take that will help me get better skin complexion?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.