Monilethrix, also known as beaded hair, is related to hypotrichosis 6 and hypotrichosis 8. An important gene associated with Monilethrix is KRT83 (Keratin 83), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Nervous system development and Keratinization. Affiliated tissues include skin and cortex, and related phenotypes are abnormality of the nail and abnormal eyelash morphology