A Case of Transient Acrodermatitis Enteropathica / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare autosomal recessive disorder affecting early infancy. This syndrome is characterized by acral and periorificial dermatitis, alopecia and intractable diarrhea. Whereas hereditary acrodermatitis enteropathica is caused by mutation affecting intestinal zinc absorption, transient acrodermatitis enteropathica is caused by inadequate supply or malabsorption of zinc in the premature infant. We report a case of transient acrodermatitis enteropathica in a 5-month-old, breast-fed premature infant.