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Abstract
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ascorbic acid. We describe a 31-year-old Hispanic man who had perifollicular hemorrhages, follicular hyperkeratosis, corkscrew hairs, and gingival hemorrhage after consuming a peculiar and restricted diet for 1 year. A diagnosis of scurvy was made and the patient's disease resolved after treatment with vitamin C.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID： 8169268 DOI： 10.1016/s0190-9622(94)70105-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol ISSN： 0190-9622 Impact factor: 11.527