[Erythema following malnutrition and exposure to sunlight].
We report the case of a 19-year-old female patient with a history of anorexia nervosa. The patient suffered from a burning, symmetrical and well defined erythematous rash with hyperpigmentation on light-exposed skin areas and pressure points. The patient's nutritional assessment revealed severe malnutrition with a low-protein and corn-based diet. The history of vitamin and protein deficiency, together with the typical cutaneous findings, confirmed the diagnosis of pellagra. The clinical features and pathogenesis of the disease are discussed.
Ballmer-Weber
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BK
Dermatologische Klinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Braathen
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LR
Ballmer
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D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications*; D004032:Diet; D018753:Diet, Protein-Restricted; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003313:Zea mays