Posted by Dan E on March 12, 1999 at 09:20:15:
In Reply to: Zinc Deficiency/Poor Appetite and Bleeding Diaper Rash (Kris, Anita, Doug; pls. read) posted by Angela (Gregory, Caroline and Colin's Mom) on March 12, 1999 at 07:17:14:
If severe enough zinc deficiency can lead to "acrodermatitis enteropathica" which shows a scaly rash on the hands and around the mouth. There is often diarrhea and hair loss as well. It isn't very common at all. Anyway, checking the zinc level should clarify that concern.