10 Phenylketonuria Symptoms

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Skin Rash

Some infants with phenylketonuria show signs of eczema within the first few weeks of life. Eczema is a skin rash that may be red and itchy and may possibly cause the skin to blister. Children may develop eczema later, though skin rashes typically appear before the manifestation of any cognitive effects related to phenylketonuria.

Studies suggest skin issues arise because of the toxic effects of increased levels of phenylalanine in the body. Anti-itch cream may provide some relief if eczema causes discomfort.4Partington, Michael W. ‘The Early Symptoms of Phenylketonuria.’ Pediatrics, vol. 27, no. 3, Mar. 1961, pp. 465-473

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