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Monilethrix--improvement by hormonal influences?

M Gebhardt1, T Fischer, U Claussen

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Friedrich-Schiller-University Hospital Jena, Germany.

Pediatric Dermatology
|September 1, 1999
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Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder. This study highlights a rare triple combination of monilethrix, keratosis pilaris, and koilonychia, with potential improvement linked to hormonal changes.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Monilethrix is an inherited hair shaft abnormality.
  • It can manifest alone or with other ectodermal issues.
  • Ectodermal anomalies encompass a group of genetic disorders affecting skin, hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands.

Observation:

  • Two siblings presented with a rare triad of monilethrix, keratosis pilaris, and koilonychia.
  • Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition characterized by small, rough bumps.
  • Koilonychia, or spoon nails, refers to abnormally thin nails that often develop a concave shape.

Findings:

  • The study documented a unique combination of three distinct conditions in siblings.
  • One patient experienced significant improvement in hair growth after menarche.

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  • Hair length increased up to 8 cm, suggesting a potential link between hormonal fluctuations and hair disorder severity.

    • Implications:

    • This case report expands the known clinical spectrum of monilethrix.
    • It suggests that hormonal factors, particularly those associated with puberty and menstruation, may positively influence hair growth in monilethrix.
    • Further research into hormonal therapies could offer new treatment avenues for monilethrix patients.