Introduction:

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is an inherited or acquired nutritional dermatosis by zinc deficiency that is clinically characterized by erythema, squamous crusts and erosions, especially in the perioral region, in acral areas and in the anogenital region. In addition to inadequate oral intake, there are secondary causes of this nutritional deficiency.

Objective:

To refer a nutritional dermatosis uncommon in female infants.

Case presentation:

6-months-old baby girl, skin phototype III, fed with exclusive breastfeeding whom was attended in the specialized consultation in Dermatology of "William Soler" Pediatric Hospital due to clinical framework of 3 months of evolution characterized by eritemato crusty lesions in acral and periorifices´ regions. Parents commented on exclusive breastfeeding. There were made complementary blood tests.

Conclusions:

The deficiencies of vitamins and trace elements may cause a wide range of mucocutaneous findings. In the presented case diagnosed as adquired acrodermatitis enteropathica, there is an inadequate intake of zinc in breast milk.

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