Question:
Is there a vitamin deficiency that cause a rash

I'm 3 months post-op and have lost 68lbs , I have a rash that is dry and red and is on my thighs and on my torso and arms , My doctor says maybe I have a zinc deficiency , has anyone had this or had a rash and what did you do to fix this ? I have never had a rash like this it scares me, is this going to be forever ? I hope not    — michelle P. (posted on July 22, 2000)

July 22, 2000
Have you been taking any antibiotics? This sounds like the kind of rash my sister had as a reaction to eyrothromycin. If it really is caused by a zinc deficiency, you should be able to see low zinc on a blood test. If not, ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist to try to get to the bottom of this. Good Luck.
   — Lynn K.