What are the Consequences of Zinc Deficiency on Skin Tissue?
Zinc is important for DNA synthesis, cell division, and protein synthesis. A deficiency in zinc can result in a condition known as acrodermatitis enteropathica, characterized by dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea. Histologically, skin biopsies show parakeratosis, a condition where the stratum corneum retains nuclei, indicating abnormal skin cell differentiation.
