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* Causes symmetric hyperpigmented rash that looks like a sunburn, on sunexposed skin ("Casal necklace") |
* Causes symmetric hyperpigmented rash that looks like a sunburn, on sunexposed skin ("Casal necklace") |
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* Also: red tongue, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, disorientation, delusions, dementia, and encephalopathy |
* Also: red tongue, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, disorientation, delusions, dementia, and encephalopathy |
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 1 February 2024
- Caused by deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3)
- Causes symmetric hyperpigmented rash that looks like a sunburn, on sunexposed skin ("Casal necklace")
- Also: red tongue, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, disorientation, delusions, dementia, and encephalopathy
- May be caused by carcinoid syndrome or long-term isoniazid
