Cutaneous symptoms of zinc deficiency in adults
Török, L.ás.ó; Olasz, K.; Kirschner, A.
Orvosi Hetilap 145(19): 1007-1010
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 15181736 Document Number: 580395
Malabsorption is frequently accompanied by skin symptoms, which are the most likely first manifestation of the disease. Skin lesions are mainly due to the deficiency of zinc, different vitamins, minerals, essential aminoacids, and other nutrients. The present paper demonstrates 3 patients with different types of skin symptoms primarily related to zinc deficiency, which occur in gastrointestinal diseases and alcohol abuse (acrodermatitis enteropathica, eczema craquele, hyperpigmentation).