Pellagra Symptoms, Causes and More
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Skin Rash
Dermatological symptoms start as a symmetrical skin rash accompanied by burning or itching. The rash resembles sunburn and usually develops on areas exposed to heat, sunlight or friction. There is a clear line between affected and unaffected skin, and the rash soon fades to a dark, reddish-brown color.1Piqué-Duran, E, et al. ‘Pellagra: a Clinical, Histopathological, and Epidemiological Study of 7 Cases.’ Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21737056
Skin lesions become hard, thick and cracked. Some lesions bleed and develop black crusts. Blisters form and the top layer of skin can slough away and leave exposed areas vulnerable to infection.5‘Home.’ Home - Libraries, library.uab.edu/locations/reynolds/collections/regional-history/pellagra/history
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