Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare familial disease of uncertain etiology manifested by a dermatitis of the acral areas, a gastrointestinal disturbance, stomatitis, and alopecia. It causes generalized debilitation and when untreated it is often fatal. Diiodohydroxyquin has been found to be highly effective in inducing remissions. The second reported case of this disease in a pregnant patient is presented. Pregnancy appears to cause an exacerbation of the disease.
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