Medical Dictionary – The definition of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder which occurs due to inability to absorb sufficient amount of zinc. The common symptoms and signs of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica may include patches of dry scaly eczematous skins of the feet, scalp and the hands, patchy sparse hair and chronic diarrhea. The management of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica may include supplement of the zinc.
Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder which occurs due to inability to absorb sufficient amount of zinc. The common symptoms and signs of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica may include patches of dry scaly eczematous skins of the feet, scalp and the hands, patchy sparse hair and chronic diarrhea. The management of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica may include supplement of the zinc.