Author/Authors :
Hassan, Iffat Govt. Medical College Associated SMHS Hospital - Department of Dermatology, STD Leprosy, INDIA , Keen, Abid Govt. Medical College Associated SMHS Hospital - Department of Dermatology, STD Leprosy, INDIA
Abstract :
Monilethrix is a genetic disorder of hair shaft characterized by a beaded appearance of the hair due to periodic thinning of the shaft, resulting in hair fragility and patchy dystrophic alopecia. We hereby report a case of monilethrix in an otherwise healthy seven- year old child. Clinical rarity of this disorder prompted this communication
