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follicular mucinosis |
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mucinosis /mu·ci·no·sis/ (mu″si-no´sis) a state with abnormal deposits of mucins in the skin. follicular mucinosis a disease of the pilosebaceous unit, characterized by plaques of follicular papules and alopecia.
mucinosis a state with abnormal deposits of mucin in the skin, often associated with hypothyroidism (myxedema). follicular mucinosis see alopecia mucinosa. idiopathic mucinosis see Shar-Pei mucinosis (below). Shar-Pei mucinosis increased amounts of mucin in the dermis is associated with the greatly wrinkled skin which is characteristic of this breed. Called also idiopathic mucinosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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