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case_images: Predominant hair loss over occipital region
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case_images: Examination showed diffuse hair loss with short and brittle hairs over scalp, predominantly over the occipital region [Figure 1].
case_images: Absence of beard and axillary hair
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case_images: F2
case_images: Beard, axillary and body hairs were absent [Figure 2].
case_images: Multiple follicular keratotic papules over the nape of neck
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case_images: F3
case_images: Follicular keratotic papules were seen over the occiput, nape of neck and extensor arms [Figure 3].
case_images: Beaded appearance of hair under light microscopy
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case_images: F4
case_images: Light microscopy of hair showed beaded appearance with elliptical nodes separated by narrower internodes thus establishing the diagnosis of monilethrix [Figure 4].