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Zinc-induced anemia and neutropenia in an adolescent
T J Porea1, J W Belmont, D H Mahoney
1Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
The Journal of Pediatrics
|May 10, 2000
Abstract:
We report an adolescent who developed anemia, leukopenia, and neutropenia after prolonged use of over-the-counter zinc for treatment of acne. Hypocupremia and sideroblastic anemia may result from long-term or excessive exposure to zinc.