JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pellagra in Zanzibar: a rare diagnosis.

  • Published In: International Journal of Dermatology, 2023, v. 62, n. 5. P. 685 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hassan, Hafidh S.; Pandu, Salama M.; Said, Sanaa S. 3 of 3

Abstract

Background: Pellagra is a nutritional disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin) primarily due to corn consumption, especially in developing countries, but in developed countries, it can occur secondarily as a consequence of chronic alcoholism, malabsorption, certain drugs, and bariatric surgery. Results: We present a case of a 32‐year‐old woman from a rural area in Zanzibar who was a heavy alcohol consumer and came in with features suggestive of pellagra. Conclusion: Our therapeutic approach consisted of niacin 500 mg once daily and betamethasone + salicylic acid ointment twice a day until lesions resolved and showed noticeable improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Dermatology. 2023/05, Vol. 62, Issue 5, p685
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0011-9059
  • DOI:10.1111/ijd.16540
  • Accession Number:163160923
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