Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in the Pediatric Population: A Literature Review of Real-World Studies

    June 2025 in “ Frontiers in Nutrition
    Wanlin Cui, Ningning Wang, Mingyue Shi, Xuegang Xu, Hongkun Jiang
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    Studysummary This study reviewed literature on pediatric acrodermatitis enteropathica and found that zinc deficiency occurred in 75.9% of cases, with zinc supplementation showing therapeutic efficacy in 91.4% of patients; however, it was often ineffective in those with underlying metabolic disorders.
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    This literature review on acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) in children analyzed 190 studies involving 231 patients under 18 years old. AE is characterized by dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea, with zinc deficiency observed in 75.9% of patients. Zinc supplementation was effective in 91.4% of 174 patients, with 1–3 mg/kg/day being the most common effective dosage. However, zinc supplementation was often ineffective in AE cases associated with metabolic disorders, highlighting the need to address underlying metabolic issues for optimal management. The study emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation in pediatric AE cases to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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