Monilethrix: a typical case report with microscopic and dermatoscopic findings

Abstract

Monilethrix is a rare hereditary condition generally considered to be an autosomal dominant disorder with variable penetrance. A case of a 6-year-old girl without a familial background for this disease is reported. The diagnosis was made by optic microscopy and dermoscopy. A therapeutic trial with topical minoxidil was conducted.

Keywords

• Alopecia
• Dermoscopy
• Hypotrichosis