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 dealing with some acne issues and it's leaving pits on my face. I'm also noticing pimples on my back. What should I do about it? Can you suggest any solutions?

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I'm dealing with a fungal infection and currently taking fluconazole and griseofulvin. I'm thinking about applying Candiderma cream inside my vagina. Is that safe or advisable to do while I'm already on these medications?

You can continue taking fluconazole and griseofulvin systemically for your fungal infection. For vaginal fungal infections, you can use antifungal creams specifically designed for vaginal use, such as Clotrimazole cream or Miconazole cream. Apply a small amount of the cream inside the vagina as directed by the instructions on the packaging.

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I've been using this Faiza Beauty Cream, and at first, my skin was looking really good and fairer. But ever since I stopped using it, my skin has gotten worse, and I'm dealing with a lot of really bad pimples now. Can you help me figure out how to fix this and maybe suggest an alternative to this cream that's safer for my skin?

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