Causes of Scaly Skin Patches. Rashes of the skin are the more common reason for skin patches which are scaly. These rashes can result from fungal as well as bacterial infections breeding upon skin. It does become very hard to identify fungal infections as fungi are very perceptible on the skin.
Symptoms of a Lack of Vitamin B12 Include: anemia, nerve damage (burning, tingling, weakness or numbness in hands and feet), difficulty in sensing vibration, unsteadiness and psychological side effects. Depression, confusion and poor memory may be mistaken for early onset of Alzheimerâs disease.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Deficiencies of this vitamin are rare, but may lead to symptoms of fatigue and depression. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): This vitamin helps your body process amino acids, which are the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones. It is needed to make serotonin, melatonin and dopamine. Vitamin B6 deficiencies, although very rare, cause impaired immunity, skin lesions, and mental confusion.