A toddler’s first two years of life are when symptoms initially appear, and they include, but are not limited to, baldness, wrinkled skin, growth failure, and body fat loss.
The typical lifespan is between 14 and 15 years old. While some people may survive to their second decade of life, others may pass away sooner.
Although progeria does not yet have a cure, researchers are actively investigating a number of medications to treat the disorder.
