Causes
● Idiopathic (known as primary CTE)
●Medical conditions: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, systemic amyloidosis, hepatic failure, chronic renal failure, inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoproliferative disorder; autoimmune disease; chronic infections; inflammatory disorders such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis
● Dietary triggers: Zn deficiency, Fe deficiency, chronic starvation especially marasmus, malabsorption syndromes, pancreatic disease
●Drugs: oral contraceptive pills, androgens, retinoids, beta blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, heparin, Coumadin.
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