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.
Entry Term(s)
Alopecia Mucinosa
Public MeSH Note
93; was ALOPECIA MUCINOSA 1965-92 (see under ALOPECIA 1965-90)
Online Note
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History Note
93; was ALOPECIA MUCINOSA 1965-92 (see under ALOPECIA 1965-90)
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.
