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[Zinc deficiency in artificial nutrition]
1Hautklinik und Poliklinik, Freien Universität, Berlin Universitätsklinikum Rudolf Virchow.
Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|January 1, 1987
Summary
A patient developed severe zinc deficiency due to prolonged parenteral nutrition, experiencing skin issues and physical decline. Supplementation with zinc led to dramatic recovery of skin and physical health.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Dermatology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Prolonged parenteral nutrition can lead to micronutrient deficiencies.
- Gastric surgeries and resulting fistulas can impair nutrient absorption.
- Acute zinc deficiency can manifest with severe dermatological and systemic symptoms.