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water soluble
vitamins
Dr. Mehzabin Ahmed
Deficiencies of Water-soluble
Vitamins
This group comprises of Vitamins B complex and C.
tryptophan.
mercaptopurine.
Features of Pellagra
1) Dermatitis: bilateral, symmetrical and on the exposed parts of the body. The
skin becomes red, thickened and rough and then begins to scale and desquamate
producing fissures. Similar lesions may be seen in the mucous membranes.