Complete Information on Acrodermatitis enteropathica with Treatment and Prevention
Posted on July 3, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is occurring in the family context, usually during the first few months after birth. The result is that the disease is rare in breastfed infants.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare genetic disorder, especially in pediatric and dermatology clinics. It is caused by an inability to absorb sufficient zinc from the diet. Zinc deficiency may be due to inadequate intake, malabsorption, excessive loss, or a combination of these factors. Acquired zinc deficiency can occur with inadequate supply, malabsorption, and low zinc stores. Short bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, intestinal parasitic infestations, food allergy, eating disorders, and a rare inborn error of metabolism known as non-ketotic hyperglycemia are some of the other causes of acquired zinc deficiency. It is thought that the missing protein may be responsible for decreased zinc uptake and abnormal zinc metabolism. The genetic disorder characterized by intestinal abnormalities that lead to the inability to absorb zinc from the intestine.
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