<prompt> Acrodermatitis enteropathica is due to deficiency of:IronCopperZincMagnesium  <response>: Ans: c ZincRef.: O.P. Ghai 8th ed. 121B ACRODERMATITIS ENTEROPATHICA AE AE is characterized hy abnormalities in zinc absorption due to defect in intestinal zinc transporter which leads to zinc deficiency. It is a rare autosomal recessive AR disorder which classically present during infancy on weaning from breast milk to formula or cereal which have lower zinc bioavailability than breast milk. Classical features of AE include: Mnemonic-DEAL Diarrhea, Depression Eczematous erosive dermatitis Alopecia non scarring, Apathetic look Lethargy, irritability, whining crying. 