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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Are there any side effects if I take Ethiglo tablets every day to lighten my skin? I'm really curious about what could happen and would love to get some advice on this.

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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I've been struggling with this itching that turned into rashes, especially on my inner thighs and under my breast, for over a year now. It seems like ringworm because it itches so badly. Even after seeing a doctor and completing the treatment, the issue just keeps coming back. What could be causing this persistent problem and what should I do to finally get rid of it?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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I've been dealing with white, dry patches around my groin area, including on the scrotum and penis. I was diagnosed with a fungal infection a few months ago and took medication which cleared up the infection, but the dryness and skin flaking haven't gone away. Any ideas on what might be causing this or how I can treat it? I'm kind of worried about it.

Candid cream for local application , tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient..

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