Prominent Follicular Mucinosis With Diffuse Scalp Alopecia Resembling Alopecia Areata

    July 2013 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ”
    Tricia A. Missall, M. Yadira Hurley, Nicole M. Burkemper
    Studysummary This case report describes a 56-year-old woman whose nonscarring alopecia, consistent with alopecia areata with follicular mucinosis, resolved completely after treatment with oral prednisone.
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