Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Humans

    October 1978 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
    K. Weismann
    TLDR Zinc deficiency can cause skin issues like hair loss and eczema.
    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.
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