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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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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.
Answered 12/9/2013
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