Alopecia mucinosa

ICD-10 Code L65.2

Alopecia mucinosa

Definition

A rare dermatologic disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucinous material in the hair follicles. In some cases it is associated with lymphoproliferative disorders, most often mycosis fungoides and Hodgkin lymphoma.

Also known as alopecia Mucinosa, alopecia mucinosis, cutaneous focal mucinosis of hair follicle, hair follicle cutaneous focal mucinosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Hair Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0