Don’t forget zinc deficiency as cause of perioral dermatitis

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Dermatology

Don’t forget zinc deficiency as cause of perioral dermatitis

By Caroline Mahon
Acrodermatitis enteropathica Case 2
Acrodermatitis enteropathica [Image: Supplied]

Dermatologist Caroline Mahon reminds you about a disorder associated with zinc deficiency and characterised by periorificial and acral dermatitis

Key points, Inherited and acquired forms of acrodermatitis enteropathica have the same cutaneous and non-cutaneous findings. Mutations in the SLC39A4 gene cause, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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