Pellagra Associated with Psychosis
Lal, B.B.; Vyas, J.N.; Srivastava, D.
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 44(3): 166-169
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0973-3922 PMID: 28266461 Document Number: 137557
A case of pellagra who had psychosis, dermatitis and gastrointestinal system involvement in the form of constipation has been described. In this case mental symptoms in the form of insomnia appeared prior to dermal lesions. The case was successfully treated both for the mental and skin condition with nicotinamide and other ancillary treatment.