vitamin A deficiency

Last reviewed 10/2023

Vitamin A deficiency results in atrophy and keratinisation of epithelium, leading to:

• dry skin and hair
• increased incidence of ear, sinus, respiratory, urinary, and digestive infection
• inability to gain weight
• drying of the cornea with ulceration - xerophthalmia
• nervous disorders
• skin sores

There may be night blindness or decreased ability for dark adaption.