Chr 8<unk> , in terms of genetics, indicates that a mutation of the SLC39A4 gene on chromosome 8 q24.3 is responsible for the disorder. The SLC39A4 gene encodes a transmembrane protein that serves as a zinc uptake protein. The features of the disease usually start manifesting as an infant is weaned from breast milk. Zinc is very important as it is involved in the function of approximately 100 enzymes in the human body.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica
Intertrigo
Garlic allergy
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans
Streptococcal intertrigo
Tinea barbae
Dermatitis repens
Eczema vaccinatum