Causes
Pure pyridoxine deficiency is rare except when the pyridoxine content of food is destroyed
during processing. Signs and symptoms
Seborrhea* like skin lesions about the eyes, nose, and mouth, accompanied by glossitis and
stomatitis, or convulsive seizures, may occur during deficiency.
* Excessive excretion of sebum
Prevention and treatment
The clinical syndrome of pyridoxine deficiency is rare. Nevertheless, it may be
presumed that an individual with a deficiency of other B vitamins may have pyridoxine
deficiency, which can be corrected by the administration of the vitamin.
Pyridoxine
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