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Zinc deficiency is caused by inadequate intake or absorption, increased zinc excretion, or increased bodily need for zinc. Zinc deficiency symptoms include growth and development problems, hair loss, diarrhea, impotence, eye and skin conditions, and loss of appetite. Other symptoms may include weight loss, delayed wound healing, taste changes, and mental slowness. Zinc can be measured in plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and hair.
Zinc deficiency is associated with a low sperm count. Zinc deficiency increases the prevalence of dental caries. Zinc deficiency in the skin is associated with psoriasis and acne. Patients with these skin conditions are likely to have normal blood serum levels of zinc. Zinc supplementation is associated with a 14% reduction in preterm birth.