Monilethrix Syndrome: Clinical Insights and Diagnostic Criteria
June 1993
in “
Pediatric dermatology
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TLDR Monilethrix Syndrome causes fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily and needs early diagnosis for better care.
The document discussed Monilethrix Syndrome, a rare genetic condition characterized by beaded or moniliform hair, which is fragile and prone to breakage. The syndrome often presented in childhood and could be associated with other ectodermal abnormalities. The authors, K. Despontin and B. Krafchik, from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, provided clinical insights and diagnostic criteria for identifying this condition. The study emphasized the importance of recognizing the syndrome early for better management and care of affected individuals.
