Perifollicular mucinosis

Perifollicular mucinosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by mucinosis, and described in HIV-infected patients.[1] It is usually found in adults and rarely seen in children. It can have many causes.[2]

Perifollicular mucinosis
SpecialtyDermatology

See also

References

  1. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  2. Maktabi, Azza M. Y.; Helmi, Adel Ayman; Alkatan, Hind Manaa; Alrashed, Saleh Hamad (2018-08-01). "Focal perifollicular mucinosis of the eyelid presenting as a benign nevus". Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 53 (4): e149–e151. doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2017.10.037. ISSN 0008-4182. PMID 30119811.


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