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Figure 63.1
Marasmus. Note the loss of subcutaneous tissue, growth stunting, dyspigmentation and desquamative changes. (From Irvine et al . [ ]. Reproduced with...
Figure 63.5
Phrynoderma. (From Maronn 2005 [ ]. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Figure 63.9
(a) Generalized hyperpigmentation. (b) Longitudinal hyperpigmented streaks on the fingernails. (From Diamantino et al . 2012 [ ]. Reproduced with pe...
Figure 63.13
Psoriasiform plaques on the extremities of this patient with acquired zinc deficiency associated with nephrotic syndrome.
Figure 63.2
Erythrodermic findings in kwashiorkor. This patient was fed rice ‘milk’ as a primary food source due to parental concerns over presumed food allergies...
Figure 63.6
Carotenoderma. Note the yellow colour of the plantar foot.
Figure 63.10
Scurvy – note the corkscrew‐like hairs and the perifollicular purpura.
Figure 63.14
Menkes syndrome: pale skin and kinky hair. (From Irvine et al . 2011 [ ]. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Figure 63.3
Kwashiorkor manifesting as peripheral oedema and a ‘flaky paint’ dermatitis.
Figure 63.7
Hartnup disease. (From Irvine et al . 2011 [ ]. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Figure 63.11
Scurvy – note the extensive ecchymoses from minor trauma.
Figure 63.15
Menkes syndrome: pili torti of patient in Figure . (From Irvine et al . 2011 [ ]. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Figure 63.4
Flag sign. The reddening of the hair is associated with periods of protein–energy malnutrition. Note the reddening at the tips of the hair.
Figure 63.8
Pellagra. (From Irvine et al . 2011 [ ]. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Figure 63.12
Facial eruption of acrodermatitis enteropathica. Note the U‐shaped distribution.