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Q: Vitamin deficiency cause skin darkening ?

asked by: twentytwo on April 11th, 2009

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Hi
can eating too much oranges cause skin darkening or some vitamin deficiency!? and can these disorders( skin pigmentation disorder,hemochromatosis,hemosiderosis) just involve face for example? what causes such disorders? genetics background?

Non of dermatologists whom I saw diagnosed these disorders by the way, but i would like to know what kindaa conditions may cause such disorders.

Thanks Again

regards

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deteragram

replied on April 11th, 2009

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Vitamin B-12 deficiency can cause yellowing or darkening of skin. Carotenemia, caused by excessive intake of carotene- rich foods such as carrots or oranges can cause similar skin discoloration.

rooted

replied on May 8th, 2009

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What area of the face are you talking about?

hayleyLu

replied on June 26th, 2009

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Hiya, my mum has a B12 deficiency and she started taking aloe vera supplements "B12 Plus". She had lumps on her fingers caused by lack of B12 and now they're gone. U cud also try the aloe vera juice, it's full of vitamins and minerals and balanced the digestive system for over all health.

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