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| Disease found: | Acrodermatitis Enteropathica |
| Current as of: | October 8, 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | Disorder of zinc metabolism; one congential, two acquired forms [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Skin inflammation with pimples (pustular dermatitis) occurring around the mouth and/or anus, diarrhea, and abnormal nails (nail dystrophy) [more info]. |
| Diagnosis: | Measurement of zinc levels [more info] |
| Treatment: | Supplemental zinc; iodoquinol [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | Supplemental zinc with zinc sulfate [more info]. |
| Referral: | ~ 400 physicians globally [more info]. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | None currently; 1 past [more info] |