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GlossaryMycosis Fungoides

rare skin lymphoma resembling eczema or psoriasis

Mycosis Fungoides is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects the skin. It starts with patches, plaques, or tumors on the skin that can resemble eczema or psoriasis, and may eventually spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes and internal organs.

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research Rapidly Progressing Mycosis Fungoides Presenting as Follicular Mucinosis

76 citations, October 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Follicular mucinosis can be an early sign of aggressive mycosis fungoides.

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 Alopecia Mucinosa of the Face Associated With Mycosis Fungoides

28 citations, May 1978 in “Archives of dermatology”

Alopecia mucinosa on the face can be linked to mycosis fungoides, a type of lymphoma.

research Follicular Mycosis Fungoides: Variability of a Rare Entity

8 citations, January 2005 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician”

FMF and mycosis fungoides are variants of the same disease, and bexarotene can be an effective treatment.

research Evaluation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides

6 citations, February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.

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