Alternative Treatments of Vitamin D Deficiency

Comparison of UVB and Vitamin D Supplementation in Treatment 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