TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 130. Cutaneous Changes in Nutritional Disease A1 - Jen, Melinda A1 - Yan, Albert C. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintProtein Energy Malnutrition at a GlanceMarasmus: caused by chronic global nutrient deficiency and characterized by dry, loose, and wrinkled skin with a loss of subcutaneous fat.Kwashiorkor: caused by inadequate protein or fat in the context of ongoing carbohydrate intake and characterized by generalized edema with a “flaky paint” dermatosis.Rice milk intake during infancy has caused cases of kwashiorkor in the Western world.Particular attention should be taken to prevent refeeding syndrome, characterized by electrolyte abnormalities. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56064823 ER -