Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

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Disease overview

Disorder of zinc metabolism; one congential, two acquired forms

Common symptoms

Skin inflammation with pimples (pustular dermatitis) occurring around the mouth and/or anusdiarrheaand abnormal nails (nail dystrophy) [ ].

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Measurement of zinc levels

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Measurement of zinc levels

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Supplemental zinc

  • Recommendation 2

    iodoquinol

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Supplemental zinc with zinc sulfate .

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    ~ 400 physicians globally . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

  • Recommendation 1

    None currently

  • Recommendation 2

    1 past

Sources

No data available

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