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10 Calcium Deficiency Signs & Symptoms

Skin and Nail Symptoms

Deficient levels of calcium deficiency can have a negative impact on your nails and skin. You may experience itchy and dry skin. Several studies have shown that calcium deficiency is one of the underlying cause of psoriasis and eczema. The latter is a common term for inflammation of the skin. Symptoms may include the following, redness, itchiness, and skin blisters. Although eczema has several treatment and psoriasis is manageable, there’s yet to be a cure.

Lack of calcium may result in dry, brittle, and broken nails. It may also lead to alopecia, a medical condition associated with falling hair in circular patches.