title: Acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica secondary to alcoholism.
abstract: Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a zinc deficiency disorder characterized by well-demarcated, erythematous, eczematous plaques in a periorificial and acral distribution. Hereditary and acquired forms have been described. We report a case of acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica secondary to alcoholism. Treatment of the underlying disorder and zinc replacement therapy resulted in rapid resolution of the condition.
authors: Virginia Clinical Research, Norfolk, USA. asmaabhatti@gmail.com
authors: Asmaa A
authors: AA
authors: Chaudhry
authors: Molly M
authors: MM
authors: Warthan
authors: Robert J
authors: RJ
authors: Pariser
authors: Antoinette F
authors: AF
authors: Hood
mesh_terms: D000169:Acrodermatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency*
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc