Zinc-induced anemia and neutropenia in an adolescent.
We report an adolescent who developed anemia, leukopenia, and neutropenia after prolonged use of over-the-counter zinc for treatment of acne. Hypocupremia and sideroblastic anemia may result from long-term or excessive exposure to zinc.
Porea
T J
TJ
Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Belmont
J W
JW
Mahoney
D H
DH
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000740:Anemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D003300:Copper / Q000172:deficiency; D006801:Humans; D007970:Leukopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012651:Self Medication; D015032:Zinc / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D003300:Copper; D015032:Zinc