Is Vitamin D helpful for skin rashes? That’s a good question that I hope to answer today! What’s most interesting is that research seems to point towards an increase in rash severity the lower the Vitamin D level. This is significant because vitamin D isn’t checked as often as it should be. And then the question is “what should your vitamin D level be”? I’d like to answer those questions AND introduce you to the concept of using Vitamin D topically. Wait… topically? Yes, you can use vitamin D topically to help with psoriasis, eczema and even dandruff. Let’s dive in! In this episode: What is Vitamin D & how you can get it (skin production vs food sources) What Vitamin D does to help support healthy skin? Ideal blood serum level of Vitamin D & how often should you test Topical Vitamin D — can it be helpful? Studies looking at topical Vitamin D for psoriasis, eczema & seborrheic dermatitis Quotes: No matter how vitamin D gets into your body, you can't just use it at a cellular level until it’s activated by your liver and kidneys. Topical vitamin D is considered to be “steroid-sparing” meaning it reduces the need for topical steroids and could be helpful for rashes on the face or groin.