Acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica caused by zinc deficiency in a heavy drinker: A case report.
10.4168/aard.2017.5.6.361
- Author:
Gil Soon CHOI
1
;
Min Soo JANG
;
Hee Kyoo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. naum67@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acrodermatitis enteropathica;
Zinc;
Alcohol
- MeSH:
Acrodermatitis*;
Adult;
Alopecia;
Breast Feeding;
Dermatitis;
Diarrhea;
Humans;
Infant;
Zinc*
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Disease
2017;5(6):361-365
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acrodematitis enteropathica is an uncommon disease due to zinc deficiency which is characterized by perioral and acral dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea. This disease typically presents in infants, either due to an autosomal recessive genetic disorder or after cessation of breastfeeding. Acquired adult-onset acrodermatitis enteropathica has rarely been reported so far. We report a case of a 38-year-old man who had a history of chronic alcohol intake and presented with severe acrodermatitis enteropathica. The patient was successfully managed with zinc supplement and supportive care.
