Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome
Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome is a rare disorder of the immune system in which the person has very high levels of a type of antibody, which is associated with recurrent infections and skin problems from an early age.
Common manifestations:
- Eczema or recurrent skin rashes
- Repeated skin and lung infections
- Abscesses that sometimes present with few inflammatory symptoms
When is it worth evaluating? When skin and respiratory infections recur unusually from childhood, along with persistent skin problems.
Who treats it? The allergist and immunologist studies disorders of the body's defenses, and the dermatologist assists in managing the skin lesions. When there are unexplained recurrent infections accompanied by eczema, evaluating the condition with these professionals helps guide the workup.
Specialties that treat hyperimmunoglobulin e syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hyperimmunoglobulin e syndrome
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Alvaro Pedroza Melendez
Dr. Angelita Altagracia Martín Ferreira
Dr. Francisco Rivas Larrauri
Dr. Lizette Arizmendi Ocampo
Dr. Joaquín Alberto Alejandro Pimentel Hayashi
Dr. Mónica de la Torre Garcia
Dr. Lizardo Arreguin Osuna
Dr. Lilia Camacho Frausto
Dr. Emilia Maria Hidalgo Castro
Dr. Karen Noemi Torres Huerta
Dr. Belkis Grindeli Villafuerte Domínguez
Dr. Esmeralda Nancy Jiménez Polvo
Dr. F. Alberto Contreras Verduzco
Dr. Claudia Ivette Aguilar Ramos
Dr. Carlos Gregorio León Ramírez
Dr. Ana Erandy Ramirez
Dr. Nadia Gisela Ramirez Vargas
Dr. Nidia Karen Castillon Benavides
Dr. Andrea Rodríguez Ríos
Frequently asked questions
What is hyperimmunoglobulin e syndrome?
Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome is a rare disorder of the immune system in which the person has very high levels of a type of antibody, which is associated with recurrent infections and skin problems from an early age.
Which doctor treats hyperimmunoglobulin e syndrome?
Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in allergist, dermatologist.