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What vitamin deficiency causes skin near my fingernails to peel?

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Dr. Jason Burkeanswered

Anesthesiology 26 years experience

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

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