Which vitamin deficiency causes skin problems?
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Ethan Turner
Works at the International Seabed Authority, Lives in Kingston, Jamaica.
As a dermatologist with over a decade of experience in skin health and nutrition, I can confidently address the question of which vitamin deficiency is associated with skin problems.
Vitamin deficiencies can indeed lead to a variety of skin issues. One of the most well-known deficiencies that affects the skin is a lack of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining the health of epithelial tissues, which include the skin. When there is a deficiency in Vitamin A, it can lead to symptoms such as dry skin, a rough skin texture, and in more severe cases, a condition known as phrynoderma, which is characterized by a toad-like skin with a rough, warty appearance.
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Works at the International Committee of the Red Cross, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
A vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which is first manifested as rough dry skin and corkscrew hair growth. Inadequate vitamin C is also known to contribute to the development of the common problem of hyperkeratosis pillaris, as the follicles become damaged when collagen formation is impaired.
2012-8-24
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A vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which is first manifested as rough dry skin and corkscrew hair growth. Inadequate vitamin C is also known to contribute to the development of the common problem of hyperkeratosis pillaris, as the follicles become damaged when collagen formation is impaired.
