Vitamin A toxicity:

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Vitamin A toxicity:

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Vitamin A toxicity can occur in adults or children.Typically it is the result of overmedication with vitamin supplements but can also result from the use of topical retinoids for acne.Signs of vitamin A toxicity include dry, itchy skin; dermatitis; fissures of the lips; bone pain; edema; fatigue; renal disorders; intracranial hypertension; and hemorrhage.Further increased vitamin A intake increases bone resorption, can cause hypercalcemia, and may increase the risk of hip fracture.

Vitamin a Toxicity