In contrast to Addison’s disease, a triad is characteristic of pellagra: dermatitis, previous pigmentation, acquired dementia (dementia), and diarrhea. When pellagra pigmentation is observed only on the open parts of the body (hands, face, neck).
Difference from Addison’s Disease for Pellagra
In contrast to Addison’s disease, a triad is characteristic of pellagra: dermatitis, previous pigmentation, acquired dementia (dementia), and diarrhea. When pellagra pigmentation is observed only on the open parts of the body (hands, face, neck).