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Case Reports
. 1994 May;30(5 Pt 2):881-3.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(94)70105-9.

Scurvy

A J Ghorbani  1 , C Eichler
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Case Reports

Scurvy

A J Ghorbani et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1994 May.

Abstract

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ascorbic acid. We describe a 31-year-old Hispanic man who had perifollicular hemorrhages, follicular hyperkeratosis, corkscrew hairs, and gingival hemorrhage after consuming a peculiar and restricted diet for 1 year. A diagnosis of scurvy was made and the patient's disease resolved after treatment with vitamin C.

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