Menkes Syndrome
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Steely hair syndrome, also known as Menkes disease, is a rare inherited disorder that alters the use of copper in the body and mainly affects male infants. It influences development and various tissues.
Characteristic features: One of the striking signs is sparse, brittle hair with a twisted or kinky appearance; it is usually accompanied by developmental delay.
When is an evaluation advisable? When these hair changes are observed along with slower-than-expected development in a baby.
Who assesses it? The dermatologist can provide guidance based on the characteristics of the hair and skin, and the involvement of other professionals is usually required. In the presence of these signs in an infant, it is advisable to seek an evaluation that helps identify the cause.
Data on 29 doctors who treat menkes syndrome
Which specialist treats menkes syndrome?
Menkes Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, general practitioner, pediatric dermatologist, aesthetic physician, ophthalmologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in menkes syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is menkes syndrome?
Steely hair syndrome, also known as Menkes disease, is a rare inherited disorder that alters the use of copper in the body and mainly affects male infants. It influences development and various tissues.
Which doctor treats menkes syndrome?
Menkes Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, general practitioner, pediatric dermatologist, aesthetic physician, ophthalmologist.