Value of Dermoscopy for the Diagnosis of Monilethrix

January 2017 in “ Dermatology online journal ”

T Baltazard, F. Dhaille, G. Chaby, Corie Lok

dermoscopy monilethrix hair shaft anomaly alopecia trichoscopy dystrophic constriction elliptical nodes de novo mutation hair loss hair fragility

TLDR Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.

The document discussed the value of dermoscopy in diagnosing monilethrix, a rare hereditary hair shaft anomaly. A 2-year-old boy with diffuse alopecia and fragile hair was examined. Trichoscopy revealed characteristic features of monilethrix, such as zones of dystrophic constriction and elliptical nodes, leading to the diagnosis. Despite the absence of familial cases, the diagnosis was confirmed, suggesting a possible de novo mutation. The study highlighted the importance of dermoscopy in identifying monilethrix, especially in challenging cases without a family history.

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