Menkes Disease (Kinky Hair Disease)
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Kinky hair disease, also known as Menkes syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the way the body uses copper, a mineral essential for the development of the nervous system and other tissues.
How it presents: One of its distinctive features is sparse, brittle, and twisted hair. It is usually accompanied by developmental delay, low muscle tone, and growth problems that appear in the first months of life.
Origin: It is inherited and is linked to genetic alterations that hinder the proper transport of copper.
Which specialist treats it? Its follow-up is coordinated by the neurologist and the genetics specialist, with support from pediatrics. If a baby shows hair with an unusual texture along with developmental delays, a careful specialized evaluation is advisable.
Data on 17 doctors who treat menkes disease (kinky hair disease)
Which specialist treats menkes disease (kinky hair disease)?
Menkes Disease (Kinky Hair Disease) is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, pediatric dermatologist, general practitioner, dermatologist, pediatric dermatologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in menkes disease (kinky hair disease)
Dr. Gustavo Chávez de la Fuente
Dr. Gerardo Molina Lázaro
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Paola Lizeth Ramírez Cuevas
Dr. Hanssen Eliel Hernández
Dr. Emmanuel Pablo Saqui
Dr. Héctor Luis Howlet Hernández
Dr. José Cruz Rivera Cabrera
Dr. Rodrigo Arturo Sandoval Delgado
Dr. Erik Rafael Camacho Rosales
Dr. David Dominguez Romero
Dr. Emma Fernanda Montoya Hernández
Dr. Leddy C. Ortega
Dr. Isabel Lujan
Dr. Luis Alberto Romero Díaz
Dr. Carlos Melito Avendaño Ramírez
Dr. Juan Sebastián Guarín Pinzón
Dr. Fernando Chow Banda
Dr. Nora Ximena Ugalde Trejo
Dr. Miguel Angel Meraz Jaimes
Frequently asked questions
What is menkes disease (kinky hair disease)?
Kinky hair disease, also known as Menkes syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the way the body uses copper, a mineral essential for the development of the nervous system and other tissues.
Which doctor treats menkes disease (kinky hair disease)?
Menkes Disease (Kinky Hair Disease) is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, pediatric dermatologist, general practitioner, dermatologist, pediatric dermatologist.