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Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)
Also known as scurvy in its severe form, signs of vitamin C deficiency include dry and splitting hair, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and bleeding gums, rough dry or scaly skin, decreased wound healing, easy bruising, nosebleeds, and decreased ability to ward off infection.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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