TLDR Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder causing skin issues, diarrhea, and hair loss.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare familial disorder with a recessive mode of transmission, first described in 1942. It primarily affects females and has a familial occurrence in 60% of cases, with siblings but not parents being affected. The disorder is characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, periorificial dermatitis, alopecia, and apathy. A case study of a 4-month-old patient admitted to Chelsea Naval Hospital in 1959 with recurrent dermatitis, diarrhea, and failure to thrive highlights the clinical presentation of this condition.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
April 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” A one-year-old child with a genetic condition had symptoms improved by treating zinc deficiency.
