title: Pellagra in a woman using alternative remedies.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Health Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rademaker
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Oakley
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010383:Pellagra / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal