Acrodermatitis enteropathica

MONDO:0008713

Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare inherited inborn error of metabolism resulting in a severe zinc deficiency and characterized by acral dermatitis, alopecia, diarrhea and growth failure.

Also known as: AEZ, acrodermatitis enteropathica, acrodermatitis enteropathica, zinc deficiency type, inherited zinc deficiency, Brandt syndrome, Danbolt-Cross syndrome, acrodermatitis enteropathica zinc deficiency type, acrodermatitis enteropathica, zinc-deficiency type

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Acrodermatitis enteropathica itself.

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↑ Inborn metal metabolism disorder (60) ↑ Disorder of zinc metabolism (2)

Including sub-types (2) Tagged with Acrodermatitis enteropathica (2)

Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 1

Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth

Diagnosis Ongoing

This study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…

Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC

Acrodermatitis enteropathica

Where it sits in the disease tree

Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth