Silvery Hair Syndrome
Silvery Hair Syndrome Causes
Silvery hair syndrome is a genetic condition; it can be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.
Silvery Hair Syndrome Definition
Silvery hair syndrome is a rare genetic condition marked by a partial nonexistence of pigmentation in the eye, skin and hair; cluster of pigmentation in hair shafts, immunodeficiency and neurological manifestations.
Silvery Hair Syndrome Symptoms and Signs
Individuals with Silvery hair syndrome present some of the following symptoms: ? Pigment clusters in hair streaks ? Periodic and intermittent Neutropenia ? Accumulation of melanosome in melanocytes ? Very low blood platelet level ? Declined level of gamma globulin in blood ? Repeated infections ? Enlarged liver ? Enlarged spleen ? Lack of all the different types of blood cells (pancytopenia) due to hemophagocytic syndrome ? Neurological regression ? Fever ? Jaundice ? Loss of skills that are formerly gained ? Seizures ? Reduced reflexes ? Involuntary movement of the eye often described as shaky or wiggly(nystagmus) ? Muscle coordination failure known as ataxia ? anemia
Silvery Hair Syndrome Treatment
Treatment for Silvery hair syndrome will depend on the symptoms present. Symptomatic treatment is aimed at alleviating the symptoms and preventing further complications.