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Case Reports
. 2013 Jan;5(1):53-5.
doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.114703.

Monilethrix with variable expressivity

S Bindurani  1 , S Rajiv
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Case Reports

Monilethrix with variable expressivity

S Bindurani et al. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Monilethrix is a rare autosomal dominant hair shaft disorder with variable expressivity. It usually presents with short broken scalp hairs and follicular hyperkeratosis. Light microscopy of hair reveals a beaded appearance. Here, we report the case of a 32-year-old male who presented with sparse hair and follicular keratotic papules in the absence of any family history.

Keywords: Beaded hair; monilethrix; variable expressivity.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Predominant hair loss over occipital region
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Figure 2
Absence of beard and axillary hair
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Figure 3
Multiple follicular keratotic papules over the nape of neck
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Figure 4
Beaded appearance of hair under light microscopy
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