TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Cutaneous Changes in Nutritional Disease A1 - Yan, Albert C. A2 - Kang, Sewon A2 - Amagai, Masayuki A2 - Bruckner, Anna L. A2 - Enk, Alexander H. A2 - Margolis, David J. A2 - McMichael, Amy J. A2 - Orringer, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e AB - AT-A-GLANCEMarasmus is caused by chronic global nutrient deficiency and characterized by dry, loose, and wrinkled skin with a loss of subcutaneous fat.Kwashiorkor is caused by inadequate protein or fat in the context of ongoing carbohydrate intake and characterized by generalized edema with a “flaky paint” dermatosis.In modern industrialized settings, kwashiorkor may result from excessive intake of rice beverages (young children), anorexia and associated eating disorders (adolescents and young adults), and GI surgery, especially bariatric surgical procedures (adults).Particular attention should be given to preventing refeeding syndrome, which is characterized by electrolyte abnormalities. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/09 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161338254 ER -