Skin-Manifesting Vitamin Deficiencies

Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff affect the body's natural oil production, causing itchy, flaky skin. The cheeks, armpits, groin, and upper chest can get seborrheic dermatitis, while the scalp gets dandruff.

Adding these nutrients to your diet may help: vitamin B3 niacin vitamin B2 riboflavin B6-pyridoxine Zinc

Body language can be revealed by nails. First, brittle nails may indicate iron insufficiency. White nail markings may indicate zinc insufficiency.

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This may include: Vitamins: Iron, Folate, Zinc, Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), B12

People may bruise easily or heal cuts and sores slower. This may imply vitamin C and zinc deficiency.  However, other health concerns may cause this, so consult an expert if test results show no deficiency. 

AE causes diarrhea, nail irregularities, skin inflammation, and pimples around the mouth and anus. A zinc deficiency condition, it takes several forms. One rare hereditary condition prevents intestinal zinc absorption.

Malabsorption disorders including celiac, Crohn's, alcoholism, and poor diet can cause this ailment. Premature, low-birth-weight, or zinc-deficient newborns may also develop it.

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