Which of the following nutritional deficiencies is associated with perifollicular hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: Vitamin C
Description: Ans. A. Vitamin CVitamin C deficiency, or scurvy, may lead to perifollicular hemorrhage, Niacin deficiency may result in a photo disturbed eruption, diarrhea, and psychiatric symptoms (diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia)Vitamin B12 may lead to glossitis with a shiny, painful tongue.Zinc deficiency may result in a periorifical dermatitis.
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