This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Food Security, and Health, Subject name: Pediatrics
Flag sign hair are seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Kwashiorkor, B. Beri-beri, C. Pellagra, D. Marasmus
A: Kwashiorkor
Answer: A: Kwashiorkor 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Kwashiorkor Kwashiorkoro Triad of:o Hair changes : Changes include dyspigmentation, loss of characteristic curls and sparseness over taple.o Flag sign - Alternate band of hypopigmented and normally pigmented hair pattern.Marasmuso Severe wasting,o Monkey facies.o Baggy pant appearance - loose skin on bottom hungry down.Beri-berio Deficiency of thiamine (Vit B1)o Can be dry (neural involvement)o Wet (cardiac involvent)o AcutePellagrao Niacin (Vit B3) def.DermatitisDiarrheaDementia