Recurrent Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Case Report with Zinc Deficiency and Complications.

Introduction: Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare genetic disorder that results in impaired zinc absorption due to a mutation in the SLC39A4 gene, leading to systemic zinc deficiency with characteristic dermatologic, immunologic, and gastrointestinal manifestations.

Case Presentation: This case report presents a 6-year-old boy with recurrent AE, exhibiting widespread vesiculopustular lesions, alopecia, chronic diarrhea, and poor growth, symptoms typical of zinc deficiency syndromes. Initial diagnosis was supported by low serum zinc levels, elevated C-reactive protein, and IgE, indicating an inflammatory process.