Diagnosis: Acrodermatitis enteropathica
Description: Periorificial and groin eczematous rash.
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Perioral
Sex: M
Age: 1
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential Diagnosis
History:
Eczematous red scaly rash of 2 months duration involved the groin and periorificial areas in a 10-month-old infant. Serum zinc level was low and the rash completely disappeared on oral zinc supplementation.