Acrodermatitis, Diarrhea & Hair Loss

A patient with alcohol abuse presents with alopecia, diarrhea, and a Scaly Rash on the extremities and perineum. What mineral deficiency causes these symptoms?

Zinc


This patient with a history of alcohol abuse developed alopecia with fine, brittle scalp hair, diarrhea, and angular cheilitis. Measurement of which one of the following metals is most likely to be diagnostic?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Chromium
Copper
Manganese
Selenium
Zinc

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, Alcohol Abuse, Dermatology, Nutritional Deficiency, Zinc

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