Monilethrix Is a Hereditary Hair Shaft Disorder
September 2017
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New to Minoxidil? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary In this case report, a Danish family with monilethrix showed varying symptoms, diagnosed via dermatoscopy, microscopy, and gene sequencing. The study highlights that while no cure exists, oral minoxidil shows promise in a single case, and reducing hair trauma remains key for management.
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Monilethrix was described as a rare hereditary hair shaft disorder with high penetrance and variable expressivity. The case report focused on a Danish family with different phenotypical presentations. Diagnosis was confirmed through dermatoscopy, microscopy, and gene sequence analysis. Although no cure existed, a single case report indicated promising results using low-dose oral minoxidil. The best preventive measure was reducing hair dressing trauma to minimize weathering.
