Title: Selenium in Dermatology
Authors: Aditi Sharma, Himang Jharaik, Rajni Sharma
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i7.148
Abstract
Selenium is a trace element that is present in many foods and is available as a dietary supplement. It is essential for humans and is a constituent of seleno-proteins that plays critical role in protection from oxidative damage and DNA synthesis. Skin diseases due to selenium deficiency, its role in skin immunity and other disorders have been reviewed.
Keywords: Selenium, micronutrients, antioxidants.
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