Acrodermatitis enteropathica is due to deficiency of -: (A) Zinc, (B) Manganese, (C) Copper, (D) Selenium
Answer is A. Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by abnormalities in zinc absorption. Clinical manifestations include diarrhea, alopecia, muscle wasting, depression, irritability, and a rash involving the extremities, face, and perineum . Ref - harisons 20e p2317