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My hands (and general skin) taste metallic?

When I lick my fingertips or my lips, there’s a slightly metallic taste. It’s not too prominent. It is not a long-lasting taste in my mouth. I believe I have always had this but have just realized that not everyone does. Is it cause for concern?

Female | 13 years old
Medications: daily allergy medicine. multivitamin and vitamin d 3 softgels
Conditions: ADHD, year-round allergy’s, lactose intolerance.

2 Answers

DermapathologistDermatologist
This can be a symptomatic response of Vitamin D overdose. Stop the Vit D for a period and check. Also gum disease taking certain medication like zopiclone and metronidazole. Please, see your health care provider and I recommend stopping your Vit. D for a while to see the difference. Thank you.
Go see the physician for some blood work and hair analysis. Could be metal overload, iron deficiency, etc.

RB Thomas, MD
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