idiopathic mucinosis

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.

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A condition in which mucin is present in the skin in excessive amounts, or in abnormal distribution.

mucinosis [mu″si-no´sis]

a state with abnormal deposits of mucin in the skin, often associated with hypothyroidism (myxedema).

follicular mucinosis a disease of the pilosebaceous unit, presenting clinically as grouped follicular papules or plaques with associated hair loss, caused by mucinous infiltration of tissues, and usually involving the scalp, face, and neck. It may be primary (idiopathic), occurring most often in children, or it may be secondary to mycosis fungoides or reticulosis.

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.

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