As a dermatologist with extensive experience in skin health and nutrition, I can tell you that vitamin deficiencies can indeed lead to a variety of skin problems. One of the most well-known deficiencies that affects the skin is a lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy, which is characterized by symptoms such as rough, dry skin and corkscrew hair growth. Additionally, a lack of vitamin C can lead to hyperkeratosis pilaris, a common skin condition where the hair follicles become damaged due to impaired collagen formation. So, to answer your question, vitamin C deficiency is a significant cause of skin problems, including scurvy and hyperkeratosis pilaris, due to its role in collagen synthesis and overall skin health. read more >>

A vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which is first manifested as rough dry skin and corkscrew hair growth. Inadequate vitamin C is also known to contribute to the development of the common problem of hyperkeratosis pillaris, as the follicles become damaged when collagen formation is impaired.read more >>