- female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm dealing with angular cheilitis and it's been going on for two months now. Do you know any remedies that could help, or is it necessary to take medication for this?
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I've been noticing tiny pin pricks on my hand nails for the past month and I'm getting worried. Last December, I had a preventive blood test done and it showed I have a folic acid deficiency. Could this be causing the pricks? I'm also on Telsar 40 for my high blood pressure. I spend most of my time working in a corporate office, usually in an air-conditioned room. I'm really curious about what exactly might be causing this. Do you think it's something serious or just related to my deficiency?
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