title: Monilethrix with variable expressivity.
abstract: Monilethrix is a rare autosomal dominant hair shaft disorder with variable expressivity. It usually presents with short broken scalp hairs and follicular hyperkeratosis. Light microscopy of hair reveals a beaded appearance. Here, we report the case of a 32-year-old male who presented with sparse hair and follicular keratotic papules in the absence of any family history.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur, Kerala, India.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Bindurani
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Rajiv
keywords: Beaded hair; monilethrix; variable expressivity
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