Alternative Treatments of Vitamin D Deficiency
Alternative Treatments of Vitamin D Deficiency
The purpose of the study is to compare the efficiency of UVB and vitamin D supplementation in
 treatment of vitamin D deficiency.
Patients with vitamin D deficiency were recruited and randomized into two groups, one exposed
 to UVB and the other receiving oral treatment with vitamin D supplementation.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Vitamin D deficiency (< 25 nmol/l)

 -  Age 15 or above

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Travel south of 45 degrees latitude during the trial.

 -  Ongoing treatment with vitamin D supplementation.

 -  Intake of light sensitive medicine, such as tetracyclins.

 -  Skin light eruptions