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rare skin lymphoma targeting hair follicles, causing hair loss

Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides (FMF) is a rare variant of mycosis fungoides, which is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. In FMF, malignant T-cells specifically target hair follicles, leading to symptoms such as hair loss, follicular papules, and acneiform lesions. This condition often requires specialized dermatological and oncological care for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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research Folliculotropic CD8+ Mycosis Fungoides Associated with Diffuse Mucosal Involvement

2 citations , September 2018 in “JAAD case reports”

A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.

research CD8-Positive Mycosis Fungoides Clinically Masquerading as Alopecia Areata

8 citations , August 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.

research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease

7 citations , July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

research Subject Index

March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.

research The Clinical Features and Histopathologic Patterns of Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides in a Series of 38 Cases

46 citations , November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

Recognizing diverse presentations of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides is crucial to avoid diagnostic errors.

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