Vitamin B12 deficiency has occurred in breastfed infants of vegetarian mothers whose diets contain no animal products (e.g., eggs, dairy), even though the mothers had no symptoms of deficiency at the time
Patients should receive comprehensive education regarding signs and symptoms that could indicate malignancy and should be counseled to report any new symptoms or changes promptly
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The groups most likely to develop B12-related hair and skin changes are the same ones at risk for deficiency generally: vegans and vegetarians, adults over 50, people on long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitors, anyone who's had bariatric surgery, and people on GLP-1 protocols whose reduced appetite has significantly lowered their overall nutrient intake for an extended period