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  2. Periorbital dark circles - Wikipedia

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    The lack of nutrients in the diet, or the lack of a balanced diet, can contribute to the discoloration of the area under the eyes. It is believed that iron deficiency and vitamin B 12 deficiency can cause dark circles as well. [7] Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia and this condition is a sign that not enough oxygen is getting to ...

  3. List of diseases (H) - Wikipedia

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    Hallervorden–Spatz disease (renamed to Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration due to Hallervorden's Nazi party associations) Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder Hallux valgus

  4. Vitamin deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Common, most foods do not contain vitamin D, indicating that a deficiency will occur unless people get sunlight exposure or eat manufactured foods purposely fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is a known cause of rickets, and has been linked to numerous other health problems. [46] [47] Vitamin E deficiency

  5. Category:Vitamin deficiencies - Wikipedia

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    This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes E50-E56 within Chapter IV: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases should be included in this category.

  6. Keratomalacia - Wikipedia

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    Keratomalacia is an eye disorder that results from vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A is required to maintain specialized epithelia (such as in the cornea and conjunctiva ). The precise mechanism is still not known, but vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance of the specialized epithelial surfaces of the body.

  7. Vitamin A deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Although synthetic vitamin A supplementation is a useful and effective treatment for VAD, a 2017 review (updated in 2022) reported that synthetic vitamin A supplementation may not be the best longā€term solution for vitamin A deficiency, but rather food fortification, improved food distribution programs, and crop improvement, such as for ...

  8. Category:Eye diseases - Wikipedia

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    Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes H00-H59 within Chapter VII: Diseases of the eye, adnexa should be included in this category. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Diseases and disorders of the eye and adnexa .

  9. Periorbital hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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    Periorbital hyperpigmentation, also known as hereditary dark circles, is characterized by darker skin around the eyes caused by the presence of additional melanin. It is an extremely common hereditary human characteristic and is frequently found on individuals with dark skin. Periorbital hyperpigmentation is most prevalent within the 16–25 ...