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Hafidh S Hassan1, Salama M Pandu1, Sanaa S Said2
1Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
International Journal of Dermatology
|December 2, 2022
Summary
This case study highlights pellagra, a vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency, in a heavy alcohol consumer. Treatment involved niacin supplementation and topical corticosteroids for symptom resolution.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Pellagra is a vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency disease.
- Primarily linked to corn consumption in developing nations.
- Secondary causes in developed countries include alcoholism, malabsorption, drugs, and bariatric surgery.
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