Association of facial skin aging and vitamin D levels in middle-aged white women

Cancer Causes Control. 2010 Dec;21(12):2315-6. doi: 10.1007/s10552-010-9646-y. Epub 2010 Sep 30.

Abstract

To investigate the relationship between UV-induced skin photodamage and 25(OH) vitamin D levels, we performed a cross-sectional study in 45 female subjects aged >40. Menopausal status, smoking status, skin cancer history, oral supplement use, and season of blood draw were recorded and serum 25(OH)D measured. A single-blinded, dermatologist evaluated standardized digital facial images for overall photodamage, erythema/telangiectasias, hyperpigmentation, number of lentigines, and wrinkling. Adjusting for age and season of blood collection, women with lower photodamage scores were associated with a 5-fold increased odds of being vitamin D insufficient (OR 5.0, 95% CI: 1.1, 23). Low scores for specific photodamage parameters including erythema/telangiectasias, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkling were also significantly associated with vitamin D insufficiency. Our results suggest an association between skin aging and 25(OH)D levels.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Face
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Odds Ratio
  • Skin Aging / physiology*
  • Skin Diseases / epidemiology
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Pigmentation / physiology
  • Sunlight / adverse effects
  • Vitamin D / blood*
  • Vitamin D Deficiency / blood
  • Vitamin D Deficiency / epidemiology*
  • White People / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Vitamin D