10 Vitamin Deficiencies That Show Up On Your Skin

Vitamin A Deficiency:

Can lead to dry, rough, and flaky skin, as well as acne and poor wound healing.

Vitamin B2:

May cause cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, known as angular cheilitis, as well as red, inflamed, and itchy skin.

Vitamin B3:

Can result in pellagra, a condition characterized by dermatitis, particularly in areas exposed to sunlight, along with a scaly, rough rash.

Vitamin B6:

Might lead to seborrheic dermatitis, a condition marked by red, itchy, and flaky patches on the skin, particularly on the scalp, face, and chest.

Vitamin B7:

May cause dry, scaly skin, along with seborrheic dermatitis, and can contribute to hair loss and brittle nails.

Vitamin B9:

Might result in a red, swollen, and smooth tongue, along with changes in skin pigmentation, such as patches of lighter or darker skin.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency:

Can lead to hyperpigmentation (dark patches) or hypopigmentation (light patches) of the skin, as well as angular cheilitis and vitiligo-like skin lesions.

Vitamin C Deficiency:

May cause scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums, bruising, and petechiae (small red or purple spots) on the skin, as well as impaired wound healing and dry, rough skin.

Vitamin D Deficiency:

Can result in psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin condition marked by red, scaly patches, as well as eczema and other inflammatory skin disorders.

Vitamin E Deficiency

Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients is crucial for overall skin health.

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