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Rare Coexistence of Monilethrix and Trichorrhexis Nodosa in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsMonilethrix is a rare genetic disorder characterized by sparse, brittle hair, primarily affecting the scalp, although it may also affect other parts of the body.
Yasamin Dehghan, Mozhdeh Sepaskhah
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Monilethrix: A rare hereditary condition
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2013 Monilethrix is a rare hereditary condition generally considered to be an autosomal-dominant disorder with variable penetrance. Here, we report a case of monilethrix in a 13-year-old boy with an affected sibling.
Adaikalampillai Ganapathy Vikramkumar +2 more
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Paediatric Hypotrichosis: A Clinical and Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis [PDF]
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, Volume 66, Issue 3, Page e109-e119, May 2025.ABSTRACT Paediatric hypotrichosis is the clinical feature of paucity of hair arising congenitally or in early life with the presentation being that of the child whose hair is growing insufficiently. It is a hallmark finding of a diverse group of genodermatoses and sporadic disorders, presenting as either an isolated symptom or in association with ...
Neda So, Leona Yip, David Orchard
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Significant Hair Regrowth With 5% Topical Minoxidil in a Child With Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Caused by a Recurrent HRURF Variant [PDF]
J Cosmet DermatolJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 8, August 2025.
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A Rare Encounter with Monilethrix: Atypical Presentation and Insights
Indian Journal of Paediatric DermatologyMonilethrix is a rare genodermatosis affecting the hair shaft resulting in fragile hair and alopecia. We report the case of a 17-year-old female with normal hair at birth, however, in 2 months, she started developing sparse and brittle hair involving the
Ankita Kumari +3 more
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Monilethrix: the use of tricoscopy in clinical diagnosis
Medicina, 2016 Monilethrix is a Greco-Latin term that mean “hair stick”1. It is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance, characterized by degeneration of the hair matrix and formation of defective cuticle.
Karina A. P. Fernandes +5 more
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Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2012 In Monilethrix, the hair shaft is beaded and breaks easily. Elliptical nodes 0.7-1 mm apart, are separated by narrower internodes. Histologically, the follicles show wide and narrow zones corresponding to the nodes and internodes.
Puneet Agarwal +7 more
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A curious case of the necklace hair
Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2016 Monilethrix is a rare autosomal dominant inheritable hair shaft defect with variable penetrance. The diagnosis is confirmed by the characteristic beaded appearance of the hair under light microscopy which occurs due to defective keratinization. We hereby
Mukherjee Samipa Samir +3 more
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Monilethrix : Report Of A Family
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2001 Monilethrix is a rare inherited structural defect of the hair shaft resulting in increased fragility of the hair. It is a genetically heterogenous condition.
Bhalla Mala +3 more
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Hair Shaft Abnormalities as a Dermoscopic Feature of Mycosis Fungoides: Pilot Results [PDF]
Dermatology and TherapyIntroduction Diagnosis of persistent erythematous, scaly patches, or plaques can be complex since psoriasis (Ps), eczematous dermatitis (ED), and mycosis fungoides (MF) can be considered.
Magdalena Jasińska +9 more
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