Menkes Disease (Kinky Hair Disease) treatment in Cuauhtémoc

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.