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What is the definition of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica?
Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a disorder of zinc metabolism that can either be inherited or acquired. Both forms lead to the inability to absorb zinc from the intestine. The lack of zinc can cause skin inflammation with a rash (pustular dermatitis) around the mouth and/or anus; diarrhea; and abnormal nails (nail dystrophy). Irritability and emotional disturbances can also occur. The inherited form is caused by genetic changes in the SLC39A4 gene and inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. The acquired form can result from diets lacking the appropriate amount of zinc.
What are the alternative names for Acrodermatitis Enteropathica?
  • Acrodermatitis enteropathica
  • Enteropathica
  • AE
  • AEZ
  • Acrodermatitis enteropathica zinc deficiency type
  • Brandt syndrome
  • Danbolt-Cross syndrome
Who are the top Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Local Doctors?
Advanced in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Dr. Joyce E. Feagin
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Advanced in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Dr. Joyce E. Feagin
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

Wk Hematology Oncology Associates

2600 Kings Hwy, Suite 340, 
Shreveport, LA 
318-212-8620
Languages Spoken:
English
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Joyce Feagin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Feagin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Feagin is currently accepting new patients.

Cheng Her
Experienced in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Dr. Cheng Her
Family Medicine
Experienced in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Dr. Cheng Her
Family Medicine

Viaro Professional Arts Ltd Health Care

230 Pine St, 
La Crosse, WI 
608-668-2103
Languages Spoken:
English
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Cheng Her is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Her is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Char Syndrome, Vici Syndrome, and Cohen Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Philip L. Goolsby
Experienced in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Dr. Philip L. Goolsby
Family Medicine
Experienced in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Dr. Philip L. Goolsby
Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

1565 Allouez Ave, 
Green Bay, WI 
920-468-2400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Philip Goolsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Goolsby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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