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Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Definition
Common names:
  • Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
  • Zinc Dermatitis
An infant with acrodermatitis enteropathica has abnormally low levels of zinc in the body. Low zinc levels can cause a rash, diarrhea and hair loss.

Zinc deficiency is rare. Acrodermatitis enteropathica resolves with zinc supplements.

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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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