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GlossaryKwashiorkor

severe protein malnutrition causing edema and hair thinning

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency in dietary protein. It is characterized by symptoms such as edema (swelling, often in the legs and abdomen), an enlarged liver, thinning hair, and a weakened immune system. This condition is most commonly seen in children in developing countries where food scarcity is prevalent.

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research Hair-Root Changes in Andean Indian Children During Marasmic Kwashiorkor

26 citations, November 1968 in “The Lancet”

Malnourished Andean Indian children had abnormal hair roots compared to healthy children.

research Peeling Paint Dermatosis in a Leukemia Patient

2 citations, March 2020 in “JAAD case reports”

A leukemia patient showed skin peeling similar to kwashiorkor, a severe protein deficiency.

research Hair-Root Adaptation to Marasmus in Andean Indian Children

32 citations, December 1969 in “The Lancet”

Children with marasmus have more resting hair follicles and thinner, less pigmented hair, showing long-term malnutrition.

research Hair as an Index of Protein Malnutrition

18 citations, January 1978 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology”

Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.

research Biochemical Changes and Liver Tissue Pathology in Weanling Wistar Albino Rats with Protein-Energy Malnutrition

4 citations, September 2003 in “PubMed”

Low protein diets cause severe health issues in rats, but high protein diets can reverse these effects.

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