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Case Reports
. 1977 Jun;96(6):669-72.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1977.tb05213.x.

Acquired zinc deficiency disease of skin

D Wexler, W Pace
Case Reports

Acquired zinc deficiency disease of skin

D Wexler et al. Br J Dermatol. 1977 Jun.

Abstract

Two patients, who were on long term parenteral hyperalimentation, developed skin lesions similar to those seen in acrodermatitis enteropathica. Both patients were treated with oral zinc sulphate and their skin lesions cleared completely. These patients are presented as an acquired zinc deficiency syndrome.

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