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AE: Acrodermatitis enteropathica INTRODUCTION Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a condition of zinc deficiency and is either congenital or acquired. The congenital form is caused by an autosomal recessive genetic defect resulting in decreased zinc absorption, whereas acquired AE is due to reduced zinc intake or absorption from other causes. Up to one-third of some populations in developing countries are at risk of zinc deficiency, which has been associated with increased disease and stunting of growth in children. In developed countries, AE most commonly affects individuals with risk factors such as alcoholism, vegetarianism, premature infancy, and malnourishment. Here, we present a unique case of AE in a child on a ketogenic diet.