Zinc deficiency
Nutrition
Carbohydrates, fat and protein
Nutritional disorders
Excess Vitamin A
Excess Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin K deficiency
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
Iodine deficiency
Zinc deficiency
Beriberi
Folate (Vitamin B9) deficiency
Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency and toxicity: Pathology review
Water-soluble vitamin deficiency and toxicity: B1-B7: Pathology review
Water-soluble vitamin deficiency and toxicity: B9, B12 and vitamin C: Pathology review
Zinc deficiency and protein-energy malnutrition: Pathology review
Summary
Zinc deficiency is a condition that occurs when there is a lack of zinc in the body, which is an essential mineral required for numerous bodily processes. Zinc deficiency can be caused by a variety of factors, including inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption syndromes, and chronic illnesses. Symptoms of zinc deficiency can include impaired growth and development, delayed wound healing, hair loss, skin lesions, diarrhea, and impaired immune function. Treatment involves increasing the intake of zinc through dietary changes or supplements.