Skin Signs as the Presenting Manifestation of Severe Nutritional Deficiency
May 2004
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
Studysummary This case report describes a 17-month-old girl with a history of itching skin, hair thinning, swelling, growth delay, anemia, and protein deficiency amidst potential food allergies and other health issues.
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A 17-month-old girl presented with symptoms of severe nutritional deficiency, including an itching skin eruption, thinning scalp hair with significant hair loss, swelling of extremities, and lack of weight gain. Her growth rate had slowed over the past year, and she had regressed in her ability to walk, becoming unsteady on her feet. These symptoms highlighted the impact of nutritional deficiency on her overall health and development.
