4 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
January 2026 in “Cosmoderma” A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
January 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a valuable resource for understanding hair and scalp problems but could be updated with more information on certain conditions.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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November 2022 in “Skin research and technology” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
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February 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral minoxidil improved hair thickness in a person with monilethrix.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
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November 1997 in “Human Genetics” A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet1/2/3 enzymes affect hair follicle cell development by influencing BMP signaling.
May 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Topical and oral minoxidil are the best treatments for monilethrix.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
January 2019 in “Global Dermatology” Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.