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    GlossaryEssential Fatty Acid Deficiency

    occurs when the body lacks crucial dietary fats

    Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFA Deficiency) occurs when the body lacks sufficient amounts of essential fatty acids, which are crucial fats that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must obtain from the diet. This deficiency can lead to symptoms such as dry, scaly skin, hair loss, and impaired wound healing, as well as more severe health issues like weakened immune function and developmental problems.

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      Trace Element Zinc and Skin Disorders

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      4 citations , January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine”
      Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
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      November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”
      The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.

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