Micronutrient deficiency with skin and systemic symptoms: a case report of acrodermatitis enteropathica.

Abstract

Zinc is an essential micronutrient involved in the metabolism of enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins [1]. It also plays an important role in the defence mechanisms against pathogens [2, 3]. A decreased level of zinc causes a rare disease – acrodermatitis entero-pathica (AE). There are two forms of this disorder: primary