What are the symptoms of progeria?

Resources: Please check with the geneticist involved in your child's care. Also, the following website may be useful http://www.Progeriaresearch.Org/progeria_101.Html.

Progeria: Progeria (Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS))is a genetic disorder which is usually due to new mutations. It causes characteristics of early aging. There can be small stature, total loss of hair, wrinkled skin,loss of vision, scleroderma sxs, large head to body ratio, small & recessed jaw, pinched nose, fragile bones, renal failure & cardiovascular problems that usually result in death.