What vitamin deficiency causes vertical lines in fingernails?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Our nails naturally develop slight vertical ridges as we age. However, severe and raised ridges can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. Nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B12 or keratin can result in fingernail ridges. Hormonal changes can also cause ridges to appear.

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I'm trying to figure out which ointment works best for cuts and wounds: Neosporin or T Bact? I've heard different things about both, and I'm not sure which one to go with. Could you help clear up the confusion?

Both Neosporin and T Bact ointments are effective for minor cuts and wounds, but Neosporin, containing neomycin and polymyxin B, has a broader antibiotic spectrum, making it a slightly better choice for preventing infection and promoting healing.

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I'm dealing with baldness and hair loss, and I've come across Mintop 10. How often should I be using it each day, and what's the right dose? Is there a specific tablet I should be taking alongside it?

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Hey, I've been on minoxidil for a couple of years now and I'm thinking about stopping the hair for u 2 lotion. I'm dealing with telogen effluvium-related hair loss, and I'm wondering if it'd be okay to switch over to proanagen instead. What's your take on making that switch?

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