Question 1

can a vitamin b 12 deficiency cause itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

No I didn't: Vitamin b deficiency does not cause itching of the skin it can cause the skin to be pale or bruise easily.

Question 2

b12 and vitamin d deficient, started taking supplements by doctors. have started with really itchy skin, could it be related?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamins supplements as you describe should not cause this issue.

Question 3

can vitamin deficiency cause muscle or tendon tenderness after blood test? can it cause hard veins or inflammation? my arm was painful and sore and itchy after blood test no sign of infection or hematoma. dr prescribed pain meds and vitamins?

Accepted Answer

No: No Vitamin deficiency does not cause muscle or tendon tenderness after blood test. It is not uncommon to have pain and soreness around the site of blood draw. In rare instances you can get more extensive pain and swelling. Usually icing the area and pain meds or anti-inflammatories are sufficient to treat it.

Question 4

which is better for red, irritated and itchy skin around the bum and tailbone: astringent like zinc oxide or moisturizer like urea/vitamin e cream?

Accepted Answer

ITCHY RASH TAILBONE: HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN THERE?
ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT AFTER A SHOWER AND BEFORE BEDTIME.
CLEAN UNDERSHORTS.
MILD SOAP.

Question 5

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 6

does vitamin deficiency cause skin crawling and biting sensations?

Accepted Answer

It may ...see below: Peripheral neuropathy is a common cause for crawling sensation of bugs on skin. It happens when the peripheral nerves are damaged due to reasons such as vitamin b1, b6, B12 deficiency, diabetes mellitus, after a traumatic injury to the nerves, alcoholism, compression of nerves due to an awkward posture, thyroid disorder, just to name a few.  So...Yes to the possible deficiency question.

Question 7

if you have a vitamin deficiency will it cause head parethesia or a head tingling sensation? if so what vitamin would you be deficient in?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin deficiency: Vitamin deficiency can cause neuropathy not particularly head tingling or paresthesia. Usually b12 and folic acid are reported with neuropathy symptoms.
You can try them but have it checked out, as this alone may not be the reason for it. Even if you take vitamins its not harmful

Question 8

please tell me what vitamin deficiency causes head aches, sleepiness, and pale skin?

Accepted Answer

Iron Def Anemia: This is Iron Def Anemia ., Most likely due to blood loss . In women in the reproductive age , it could be due to heavy menstruation . Other causes , maybe due to blood loss from the Gastro intestinal tract . 
It is detected by having a blood count . If YOU  think you have any type of ANEMIA , please see your PCP for work up &amp; Diagnosis .

Question 9

my skin is very sensitive.  if i touch my chest, even lightly, i get red rash and bruise easily.  is this a cause for concern?  vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographism?: ... is a skin disorder seen in 4–5% of the world's population and is one of the most common types of urticaria, in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when stroked, scratched, rubbed, and sometimes even slapped.

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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Vitamin deficiency that causes itchy skin

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Can a vitamin b 12 deficiency cause itchy skin?

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B12 and vitamin d deficient, started taking supplements by doctors. have started with really itchy skin, could it be related?

A member asked:

Can vitamin deficiency cause muscle or tendon tenderness after blood test? can it cause hard veins or inflammation? my arm was painful and sore and itchy after blood test no sign of infection or hematoma. dr prescribed pain meds and vitamins?

A member asked:

Which is better for red, irritated and itchy skin around the bum and tailbone: astringent like zinc oxide or moisturizer like urea/vitamin e cream?

A member asked:

What vitamin deficiency causes skin near my fingernails to peel?

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Does vitamin deficiency cause skin crawling and biting sensations?

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If you have a vitamin deficiency will it cause head parethesia or a head tingling sensation? if so what vitamin would you be deficient in?

A member asked:

Please tell me what vitamin deficiency causes head aches, sleepiness, and pale skin?

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My skin is very sensitive. if i touch my chest, even lightly, i get red rash and bruise easily. is this a cause for concern? vitamin deficiency?

A member asked:

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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