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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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about these ringworms on my skin. Can you please explain how to properly use Clotrimazole or Ketoconazole creams for treatment? I'm trying to do it right, but I'm not sure if there's a specific method or timing I should follow. Could you help me out with that?

Kindly apply Clotrimazole cream at bedtime for 2 weeeks, the wound should be claen and dry .

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I'm really worried because after using Cosmolite cream, my face turned black. I've been dealing with a lot of skin issues since then. I've seen several dermatologists but nothing has helped. Facials haven't worked either. I now have blackheads, pigmentation, and dark circles. What can I do to fix all of this?

Continue same treatment.

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I've been using the Supatret C gel on my chin for 30 minutes as you suggested, but now my skin feels burnt. What should I do next? I'm a bit worried about this reaction. Is there something specific I should apply or avoid until it heals?

Pls stop taking the medication, a dermat opinion is advised to the paient.

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