What are the external signs of marasmus?
Visible wasting of fat and muscle.
Prominent skeleton.
Head appears large for the body.
Face may appear old and wizened.
Dry, loose skin (skin atrophy).
Dry, brittle hair or hair loss.
Sunken fontanelles in infants.
Lethargy, apathy and weakness.
Weight loss of more than 40%.
BMI below 16.
