True about Acrodermatitis enteropathica is?
ANSWER: (A) Lifelong treatment requiredREF: Rook's 8rh ed p. 59.73Acrodermatitis enteropathica:Rare autosomal recessive diseaseZinc absorption is lowDisease starts at weaning when child is not given milkPhotophobia is seen, vescicobullous lesions may be seenGrowth is retarded and wound healing is poorZinc sulfate is used for treatment , prolonged therapy up to adult age is necessary, continuous supplementation of zinc is necessaryA single dose of zinc cures all clinical manifestations
Lifelong treatment required
Autosomal dominant disorder
Wound healing is not affected
Zinc absorption is normal
General