Monilethrix treated with minoxidil

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2011 Jan-Mar;24(1):239-42. doi: 10.1177/039463201102400129.

Abstract

In literature many different therapies are proposed to treat Monilethrix, but a definitive therapy still doe not exist. We decided to treat four patients affected by Monilethrix, with topical minoxidil 2%, 1 ml night and day for 1 year. Minoxidil led to a an increase of normal hair shaft without any side effects in all the patients. Therefore topical minoxidil 2% could be considered a good therapy to treat Monilethrix.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Minoxidil / administration & dosage*
  • Monilethrix / drug therapy*
  • Monilethrix / pathology

Substances

  • Minoxidil