Monilethrix

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Disease Overview

Monilethrix is a rare condition caused by a defect in the hair shaft resulting in hair which appears dry, dull, and brittle, and which breaks spontaneously or with mild trauma.  The age of onset, severity, and course may vary from person to person.[324]


Synonyms

  • Nodose hair

For more information, visit GARD.

National Organization for Rare Disorders