Hair
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| Spare & thin |
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Protein, zinc, biotin deficiency |
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| Easy to pull out |
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Protein deficiency |
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| Corkscrew Coiled hair |
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Vit C & Vit A deficiency |
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Mouth
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| Glossitis |
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Riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, B12 , pr. |
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| Bleeding & spongy gums |
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Vit. C,A, K, folic acid & niacin |
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| Angular stomatitis, cheilosis & fissured tongue |
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B 2,6,& niacin |
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| leukoplakia |
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Vit.A,B12, B-complex, folic acid & niacin |
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| Sore mouth & tongue |
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Vit B12,6,c, niacin ,folic acid & iron |
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Eyes
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| Night blindness, exophthalmia |
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Vitamin A deficiency |
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| Photophobia-blurring, conjunctival inflammation |
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Vit B2 & vit A deficiencies |
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Nails
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| Spooning |
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Iron deficiency |
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| Transverse lines |
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Protein deficiency |
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Skin
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| Pallor |
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Folic acid, iron, B12 |
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| Follicular hyperkeratosis |
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Vitamin B & Vitamin C |
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| Flaking dermatitis |
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PEM, Vit B2, Vitamin A, Zinc & Niacin |
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| Pigmentation, desquamation |
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Niacin & PEM |
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| Bruising, purpura |
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Vit K ,Vit C & folic acid |
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Thyroid gland
in mountainous areas and far from sea places Goiter is a reliable sign of iodine deficiency.
Joins & bones
Help detect signs of vitamin D deficiency (Rickets) & vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy)
