acrodermatitis enteropathica

info · Genetic

A metal metabolism disorder characterized by dermatitis around bodily openings and the tips of fingers and toes, alopecia and diarrhea and has_material_basis_in mutation in the SLC39A4 gene that encodes a zinc uptake protein and results in zinc deficiency.

Signs and symptoms

Perioral erythema
Perianal erythema
Dry skin
Decreased serum zinc
Lethargy
Short stature
Hepatomegaly
Ataxia
Irritability
Emotional lability