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Children that have progeria normally don't show signs until they are 1-2 yrs old.
Body-Usually weigh less then 40lbs and only grow to be around 3ft 7in.
Skin- usually very thin due to the absence of fat under skin.
Nails- poorly developed causing them to be small and very thin.
Eyes-prominent, caused by bone structure
Hair loss- on scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows causing prominent veins.
1 in 8 million can be diagnosed with progeria.
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