A case of acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica in a 91-year-old man

This report is a care experience of acrodermatitis enteropathica caused by inadequate zinc intake. The male patient is 91 years old, he had been fasting caused by recurrent acute pancreatitis, and intravenous nutrition lacking zinc. The case was based on multidisciplinary treatment, reviewing clinical data, and making a definitive diagnosis. Zinc supplementation is based on monitoring serum zinc levels, and for the skin wound condition to choose timely and effective dressing changes, life care, keep the wound dry, control the exudate seepage, and promote the healing of the patient's wound. With treatment and care, the patient's skin damage was brought under control and the prognosis was favorable.