Menkes kinky hair disease
An X-linked disorder caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene resulting in the abnormal transport and metabolism of copper. It affects primarily male infants. It is characterized by hypotonia, seizures, failure to thrive, and peculiar colorless or steel-colored brittle hair.
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N ATIONAL ASTHMA CONTROL CENTRE
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S. P. Derma Center
Laser and Hair Transplant Surgeon
Kasturba Medical College MAHEU
MBBS., DDVL., DM Cos
MANIKRISHNA MS HOSPITAL
Neonatologist & Paediatric Subspecialist
British Paediatric Neurology Association
NeoNate Neurology
Arihant Hospital
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King George Hospital
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Andhra Medical College
MD Paediatrics
IGICH
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MSRMC
MBBS
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