Brandt Syndrome: Case of Periorificial Dermatitis, Alopecia, and Diarrhea in Infants Fed Soy Milk

    June 2022 in “ Journal of medical science and clinical research ”
    M Geetha
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    TLDR Brandt syndrome, with symptoms like skin rash, hair loss, and diarrhea, improves quickly with zinc supplements.
    Brandt syndrome is characterized by a combination of symptoms including periorificial dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea, particularly in weaning infants who are fed soy milk, which contains high levels of phytates that can inhibit zinc absorption. The document describes a case of an infant who developed acute gastroenteritis and was subsequently started on formula feeds, leading to the development of periorificial dermatitis. The infant was diagnosed with Brandt syndrome and showed rapid improvement following zinc supplementation.
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