Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a 28-Year-Old Male with Type 1 Diabetes
May 2021
in “
Case reports in dermatological medicine
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Studysummary This report describes a 28-year-old male with type 1 diabetes who presented with acrodermatitis enteropathica symptoms, highlighting potential challenges in blood glucose control linked to zinc deficiency.
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Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare disorder caused by zinc deficiency, presenting with dermatitis, alopecia, and gastrointestinal symptoms. This case study discusses a 28-year-old male with type 1 diabetes who exhibited symptoms of AE. Untreated AE can lead to infections and complicate blood glucose control due to zinc's role in glucose metabolism.
