Monilethrix: Observation of This Rare Hair Dysplasia in Two Siblings. Clinical and Dermatoscopic Report

    January 2022 in “ Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga ”
    Enrique Úraga, Verónica Úraga, Belén Estrella, Jéssica López, Andrea Aguilar
    TLDR Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder affecting hair shape, seen in two brothers.
    Monilethrix was a genetic hair dysplasia characterized by an altered hair shaft shape, transmitted primarily in an autosomal dominant manner and less frequently recessive. The document reported on two cases involving brothers treated in 2009, detailing their clinical and dermatoscopic features.
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