NELFCD and acrodermatitis enteropathica: In addition, the Th2 cytokines GRO-α and eotaxin were well controlled by the Th1 cytokines MCP-1, IFN-γ and IL-8 in the healthy control group, whereas GRO-α and eotaxin levels were poorly controlled by Th1 cytokines in the AE patient group, confirming the presence of an inflammatory response in AE patients.