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Redness of the skin
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Loss of hair
There are blisters
Red spots on skin
Skin erosion
Thinning hair
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What is Zinc or Biotin Deficiency?
This happens when the body doesn't have enough zinc or biotin, which is a vitamin. Either deficiency can cause skin irritation, hair loss, and fungal infections on skin lesions. Causes may include malnutrition, issues with nutrient absorption in the gut, a short gut, certain long-term conditions, and some medications.
Typical Symptoms of Zinc or Biotin Deficiency
- Hair loss
- A lump or bump in the mouth
- Dry and flaky skin
- Areas of irritated or peeling skin
- Tongue pain
- Change in nail color
- Bumpy rash that appeared, then rapidly spread to the rest of the body
- Changes in taste
Diagnostic Questions for Zinc or Biotin Deficiency
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you experiencing increased hair loss?
- Have you noticed a lump or bump in your mouth?
- Do you have dry and flaky skin?
- Do you have areas of irritated or peeling skin?
- Is your tongue hurting?
Treatment of Zinc or Biotin Deficiency
Treatment depends on the root cause of the deficiency. Dietary changes or supplements may be enough for some people, while treating underlying conditions might allow the body to correct the deficiency on its own for others.
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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