Zinc deficiency
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Web Resources for Zinc deficiency
ICD 10 code: E60
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
Other Wikis
Medpedia on Zinc deficiency (Less technical, good quality control)
Wikipedia on Zinc deficiency (Less technical, ? quality control)
Zinc deficiency can be manifest by:
- Acrodermatitis enteropathica
- Dermatitis affecting the face and perineum
- Alopecia
- Diarrhoea
- Apathy
- Poor wound healing
- It may be a cause of burning mouth syndrome
