Question 1

what vitamin deficiency causes skin near my fingernails to peel?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Poor fingernail and hair quality are cardinal signs of vitamin deficiency, particularly B12 levels.

Question 2

4yr old has pigmentation under her eye.i noticed redness and peeling when using elidel (pimecrolimus). could she have a vitamin deficiency? or allergy

Accepted Answer

Pigmentation: Pigmentation is not due to allergy or vitamin deficiency. It may be due to a fungus.

Question 3

6 year old boy has thin splitting finger nails and toe nails, and teeth are decaying.  is there a vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Syndrome: There a number of syndromes with these signs.  See a dermatologist and your dentist.  Have them consult with each other.

Question 4

can vitamin deficiency cause nails to pull away from the nail bed?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin deficiency: Yes, consider a and d deficiency as the likely culprit, however, some minerals also could be the cause, as well as metabolic disease.

Question 5

thinning nails and hair are an indication of what? a mineral/vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Thinning nails and : Actually, this is to questions, and i show address the thing of nails. Thinning of nails is most often thought to be an age related phenomenon. As we age our nails get sooner and more brittle and well this is most commonly age-related, there are conditions such as thyroid deficiencies which can cause this.

Question 6

my 18 month old has a lot of white spots on his nails. is that an indication of vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

No: It is harmless and most commonly caused by minor injuries that occur while the nail is growing. It is not a sign of excess or deficiency of calcium and zinc or other vitamins in the diet. Very common in babies. White spots disappear after around eight weeks, which is the amount of time necessary for nails to regrow completely. The pattern and number of spots may change as the nail grows.

Question 7

toenails are separating from nail bed, and hair falls out in large amounts, cause? no fungus, no tsh deficiency, no vitamin deficiency...

Accepted Answer

Toenails: I don't know of a link between nail bed issues and hair loss.
However I think it is important for you to have your doctor refer you to podiatrist (foot doctor) while your doctor is looking into you hair loss.

Question 8

i had tiny brown spots appear on my right hand seemingly overnight. there is no pain or itching. i am breastfeeding; could this be vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Since breastfeeding moms have been, and usually still are, taking prenatal vitamins or once-a-day multivitamins, having vitamin deficiencies  to the point of actually getting symptoms are unlikely. If there are any other symptoms present, a primary care doctor can evaluate the rash and other symptoms.

Question 9

hi doctor, the finger hand nails of my 11years old daughter have lines and nails almost turning brownish. she is not sick.what is the cause? can that be a vitamin deficiency maybe? is there anything to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: I would recommend seeing your physician, there are a number of possible conditions which may discolor the nails. Among these are infections, pigmentation and a number of syndromes. 
A well balanced diet and use of bottled water is suggested until evaluated.
A photo for the physician may help to determine the cause.

Question 10

frequent angular cheilitis, anal skin irritation, weak/ridged nails and hair fall. could it be caused by severe stress or rather from a vitamin deficiency or disease?

Accepted Answer

: Those symptoms are more likely caused by a systemic condition +/- vitamin deficiency rather than just stress.

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What vitamin deficiency causes skin near my fingernails to peel?

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4yr old has pigmentation under her eye.i noticed redness and peeling when using elidel (pimecrolimus). could she have a vitamin deficiency? or allergy

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6 year old boy has thin splitting finger nails and toe nails, and teeth are decaying. is there a vitamin deficiency?

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Can vitamin deficiency cause nails to pull away from the nail bed?

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Thinning nails and hair are an indication of what? a mineral/vitamin deficiency?

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My 18 month old has a lot of white spots on his nails. is that an indication of vitamin deficiency?

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Toenails are separating from nail bed, and hair falls out in large amounts, cause? no fungus, no tsh deficiency, no vitamin deficiency...

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I had tiny brown spots appear on my right hand seemingly overnight. there is no pain or itching. i am breastfeeding; could this be vitamin deficiency?

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Hi doctor, the finger hand nails of my 11years old daughter have lines and nails almost turning brownish. she is not sick.what is the cause? can that be a vitamin deficiency maybe? is there anything to be concerned about?

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Frequent angular cheilitis, anal skin irritation, weak/ridged nails and hair fall. could it be caused by severe stress or rather from a vitamin deficiency or disease?

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