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Can a vitamin b 12 deficiency cause itchy skin?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

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.

Answered 4/8/2018

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