Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Mucin Deposition?

GlossaryMucin Deposition

accumulation of gel-like mucin within tissues

Mucin deposition refers to the accumulation of mucin, a gel-like substance produced by epithelial cells, within tissues. In the context of hair and skin, excessive mucin deposition can occur in conditions like alopecia mucinosa, where it disrupts normal hair follicle function and leads to hair loss. This process can be identified through histological examination, where mucin appears as a clear, amorphous material within the dermis.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 121 results

research Lipedematous Alopecia with Mucinosis: Report of the First Case in Taiwan

2 citations, March 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica”

Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.

research The Spectrum of Hair Loss in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome

39 citations, October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.

research Adnexotropic Variants of the Interface Dermatitides: A Review

May 2021 in “Dermatopathology”

The review emphasizes the need to recognize skin conditions that affect hair follicles and sweat glands to avoid misdiagnosis.

research Hair Disorders in Autoimmune Diseases

January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review With Recent Updates

January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a challenging hair loss condition with no known cause or definitive treatment.

View more "mucin deposits" in research →

Community Join

1 / 1 results

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.