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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Connective Tissue Diseases > Mucinoses > Mucinosis, Follicular
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Sebaceous Gland Diseases > Mucinosis, Follicular
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Alopecia > Mucinosis, Follicular
... > Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Hair Diseases > Hypotrichosis > Alopecia > Mucinosis, Follicular

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Mucinosis, Follicular  

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Entry terms

  • Alopecia Mucinosa

Note

  • a sebaceous gland dis

Scope note

  • A disease of the pilosebaceous unit, presenting clinically as grouped follicular papules or plaques with associated hair loss. It is caused by mucinous infiltration of tissues, and usually involving the scalp, face, and neck. It may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to mycosis fungoides or reticulosis.

History note

  • 93; was ALOPECIA MUCINOSA 1965-92 (see under ALOPECIA 1965-90)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000507

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