Perifollicular mucinosis explained

Specialty:dermatology

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 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. en. 53. 4. e149–e151. 10.1016/j.jcjo.2017.10.037. 0008-4182. 30119811. free.

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