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Sang Tae Kim¹, Jin Seuk Kang, Jae Woo Baek

¹Department of Dermatology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea.

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Acrodermatitis enteropathica, a zinc deficiency disorder, can manifest in individuals with anorexia nervosa. This case highlights acquired zinc deficiency as a complication of anorexia nervosa.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Endocrinology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare disorder of zinc deficiency, presenting with skin lesions, hair loss, and digestive issues.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder associated with psychological distress and significant physical manifestations, including dermatological conditions.

Observation:

A 37-year-old female patient presented with symptoms consistent with acrodermatitis enteropathica.
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, characterized by low body weight and distorted body image.

Findings:

The patient exhibited acquired zinc deficiency.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica was identified as a cutaneous finding in this patient with anorexia nervosa.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering zinc deficiency in patients with anorexia nervosa.
Early diagnosis and management of zinc deficiency may improve dermatological and systemic outcomes in anorexia nervosa patients.