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.
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.
Specialties that treat menkes syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in menkes syndrome
Dr. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dr. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Guillermo Leopoldo Ruiz
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. García Ruiz María Teresa
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
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.