A child with alopecia, hyperpigmentation psoriatic dermatitis in genitals & mouth and hypogonadism is likely to be suffering from -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Zinc deficiency Features of Zinc deficiency include : 1. Dwarfism (growth retardation) 5. Iron deficiency anemia 9. Hyperpigmentation 2. Diarrhea 6. Acrodermatitis enteropathica 10. Hypogonadism 3. Dermatitis 7. Decreased immunocompetance 11. Perioral rash 4. Hepatosplenomegaly 8. Poor wound healing o Loss of hair and taste alterations may also be seen. The patient in question presents with hyperpigmentation, hypogonadism, dermatitis and alopecia, all of which may be seen with Zinc deficiency.
Cu defeciency
Iron deficiency
Zn deficiency
Mg deficiency