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Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Secondary to Alcoholism

Cutis. 2008 July;82(1):60-62
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Chaudhry AA
Warthan MM
Pariser RJ
Hood AF
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Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a zinc deficiency disorder characterized by well-demarcated, erythematous, eczematous plaques in a periorificial and acral distribution. Hereditary and acquired forms have been described. We report a case of acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica secondary to alcoholism. Treatment of the underlying disorder and zinc replacement therapy resulted in rapid resolution of the condition.
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