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Two types of medications for ulcers and gastric reflux proton-pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid), and H2 blockers like cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), and ranitidine (Zantac) inhibit the release of stomach acid necessary to free dietary vitamin B12
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Vitamin B12 helps calm irritated skin, especially when the skin barrier is compromised