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Old Wed Aug 28, 2013, 10:55 AM
Marlene Marlene is offline
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What where his B12, folate, iron, zinc, copper and B6 levels? Even if B12 falls within the low normal range, this usually indicates a vitamin problem. Peeling skin can be a result of a B vitamin deficiency as well as Vit C.

Regarding the petechiae when platelets are normal...does he have additional bleeding issue. If so, they should check his clotting times/factor.

Hopefully, they ruled out the easy stuff. But many times, nutritional issues are overlooked or not considered significant.
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