Method for Diagnosing Monilethrix in Neonate or Young Infant

Evaluation

Are you evaluating a patient with alopecia?

Yes

Are other family members affected in an autosomal dominant pattern?

Yes

Was alopecia present at birth?

Yes

Does the proximal portion of the patient's hair show alternating zones of constriction?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Does the patient have evidence of monilethrix?

Does the patient have evidence of the severe phenotype?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
- Risk Factors Associated with Severe Alopecia Areata
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Olsen's Classification of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women (Modified Ludwig Classification with Frontal Accentuation)
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
- Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) Score
Differential Diagnosis And Mimics, Red Flags
- Olsen's Classification of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women (Modified Ludwig Classification with Frontal Accentuation)

Specialty

Dermatology

Objective

clinical diagnosis
including family history for genetics

ICD-10

Q84.1 - Congenital morphological disturbances of hair, not elsewhere classified