Pellagra in a woman using alternative remedies.
A young woman presented with pellagra. Dietary intake of niacin was in excess of recommended guidelines. She had a low body mass index and was taking a number of alternative remedies. Resolution was rapid with oral nicotinic acid and discontinuation of the remedies.
Wood
B
B
Department of Dermatology, Health Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Rademaker
M
M
Oakley
A
A
Wallace
J
J
D000328:Adult; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010383:Pellagra / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal