Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Deficiencies in Children Below 16 Years and Their Correlation with Dietary Patterns

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  • Dr. Ruchi Patwardhan ,Dr. Ajay Patwardhan ,Dr Dikshant Kawale Author

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https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Nutritional deficiency, pediatric dermatology, xerosis, dietary patterns, micronutrient deficiency, protein-energy malnutrition, skin manifestations

Abstract

Nutritional deficiencies remain a significant public health concern in developing countries, particularly among children. Dermatological manifestations often serve as early indicators of  underlying nutritional inadequacies, yet they are frequently overlooked in clinical practice

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References

Kliegman RM, St Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2020. p. 295–310.

World Health Organization. Malnutrition. Geneva: WHO; 2021. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malnutrition

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Published

2026-05-19

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): 12 (1) 2026

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

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Dr. Ruchi Patwardhan ,Dr. Ajay Patwardhan ,Dr Dikshant Kawale. (2026). Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Deficiencies in Children Below 16 Years and Their Correlation with Dietary Patterns. History of Medicine, 12(1), 242-249. https://doi.org/10.48047/