Malnutrition in children with ichthyosis: Recommendations for monitoring from a multidisciplinary clinic experience

Short stature has been reported in congenital ichthyoses (CI), but few data exist on patients' nutritional status. To describe the nutritional status at the first evaluation of children and young adults with CI. Prospective observational study of patients assessed at a multidisciplinary clinic....

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2021-07, Vol.85 (1), p.144-151
Main Authors: Rodríguez-Manchón, Silvia, Pedrón-Giner, Consuelo, Cañedo-Villarroya, Elvira, Muñoz-Codoceo, Rosa Ana, Hernández-Martín, Ángela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
congenital ichthyosis
deficiency
growth
iron
malnutrition
monitoring
multidisciplinary clinic
nutritional assessment
nutritional deficiencies
pediatric dermatology
prospective study
selenium
short stature
stunting
undernutrition
vitamin D
zinc
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Summary:Short stature has been reported in congenital ichthyoses (CI), but few data exist on patients' nutritional status. To describe the nutritional status at the first evaluation of children and young adults with CI. Prospective observational study of patients assessed at a multidisciplinary clinic. Clinical variables and ichthyosis severity were collected. Anthropometric assessment was made by measuring weight and height, and nutritional status was classified based on the World Health Organization definitions for malnutrition. Analytical assessment included markers of nutritional status, fat-soluble vitamins, and micronutrients. We included 50 patients with a median age of 5 years (IQR, 1.6-10.3). Undernutrition was found in 32% of patients, and 75% of the undernourished children presented growth impairment. Younger children and those with severe ichthyoses were the most affected. Micronutrient deficiencies were found in 60% of patients. Deficiencies of selenium (34%), iron (28%), vitamin D (22%), and zinc (4%) were the most frequent findings. Our small sample includes a heterogeneous group of ichthyoses. Children with CI appear to be at risk of undernutrition, especially at younger ages. Nutritional deficiencies are common and should be monitored. Growth failure in children with ichthyosis could be caused by undernutrition and aggravated by nutritional deficiencies.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.06.064