vitamin A deficiency
Last reviewed 10/2023
Vitamin A deficiency results in atrophy and keratinisation of epithelium, leading to:
- dry skin and hair
- increased incidence of ear, sinus, respiratory, urinary, and digestive infection
- inability to gain weight
- drying of the cornea with ulceration - xerophthalmia
- nervous disorders
- skin sores
There may be night blindness or decreased ability for dark adaption.