Acquired zinc deficiency dermatosis in man

The document described two cases of acquired zinc deficiency, one linked to alcoholism with liver cirrhosis and pancreatitis, and the other to a small intestine bypass operation for obesity. Both patients exhibited skin symptoms such as hair loss, acrodermatitis, and widespread eczema craquelé. These cutaneous manifestations were suggested to form a characteristic syndrome that could aid in identifying zinc-deficient states in humans.