Follicular Mucinosis

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.

Also Known As:

Mucinosis, Follicular; Follicular Mucinoses; Mucinoses, Follicular; Alopecia Mucinosa

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13402
  - Hair Diseases: 37
    - Hypotrichosis: 174
      - Alopecia: 8151
        Follicular Mucinosis: 85
  - Sebaceous Gland Diseases: 1
    - Follicular Mucinosis: 85
- Connective Tissue Diseases: 3325
  - Mucinoses: 170
    - Follicular Mucinosis: 85

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