Title of article
Monilethrix: a case report
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
From page
169
To page
171
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
Keywords
Monilethrix
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2635788
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