Casal’s paint necklace is caused by
Correct Answer: Pellagra
Description: Pellagra is characterised by deficiency of tryptophan, leading to photosensitivity on exposure to uv light three D'sof pellagra diarrhoea dermatitis dementia some impoant cutaneous features gauntlet of pellagra-sun burn over Dorsum of hands castles necklace- dermatitis over neck extending to anterior chest. cheliosis scarlet glossitis and stomatitis Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1345
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