Doctors and experts have often emphasized the importance of vitamin D in maintaining a healthy human body. They found that vitamin D deficiency can lead to various health problems.
These health problems include poor bone health, mood swings, muscle spasms, slow wound healing and hair loss.
Vitamin D deficiency is common, with 79% of men and 75% of women suffering from it, so it is essential to address it. But how do you know that they lack vitamin D?
Here are some skin changes that may indicate vitamin D deficiency.
Pale or dry skin
Vitamin D is essential for the proper functioning of melanocytes, the cells responsible for the production of skin pigment. This suggests that insufficient vitamin D levels may further lead to frequent acne breakouts or random skin discoloration.
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These changes in skin color serve as an external manifestation of internal imbalance.
Vitamin D deficiency can also lead to red, dry and itchy skin.
Excessive hair loss
Vitamin D is crucial for hair growth and is directly related to keratinocytes.
A low level can lead to hair loss due to insufficient supply of these cells that stimulate the hair follicles. Research shows that most women suffering from hair loss are also vitamin D deficient.
