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Typical skin lesions of zinc deficiency that include dry, scaly, and eczematous patches on the face (periorificial), anogenital areas, and extensor surfaces of the hands and feet (A), and significant improvement after zinc supplementation at 2 weeks (B), and before discharge (C).
