Zinc Deficiency Flashcards by Stephen Wellington | Brainscape

Q

What are some features of zinc deficiency?

A

Perioral dermatitis: red, crusted lesions
Acrodermatitis
Alopecia
Short stature
Hypogonadism
Hepatosplenomegaly
Geophagia (ingesting clay/soil)
Cognitive impairment

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