
Diagnosis: Monilethrix
Description: Sparse fragile hair.
Morphology: Hair loss diffuse
Site: Scalp
Sex: M
Age: 12
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Non-cicatricial diffuse hair loss started at age of one year involved the scalp and eyebrows. Hairs examination under light microscope showed spindle-shaped swellings along the hair shaft separated by narrow atrophic segments.