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B12 deficiency and serrum ferritin less

2017-08-09 10:21:48
My skin color has gone darker.Even my hands n feet looks like there is tan. I have been eating healthy but no improvement in skin color especially face skin.I was fair earlier.Eating healthy n taking iron tablets/haemoglobin normal hasnt improved my skin color.Nails have become brittle,losing hair Is it coz of b12 deficiency which I currently have?
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Use kojivit gel at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos  of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on  private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription.

Answered2017-08-09 13:27:37

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