Mycosis fungoides is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a cancer caused by abnormal proliferation of a type of white blood cells called T lymphocytes or T-cells and their infiltration into the skin.
Q: Which doctor treats mycosis fungoides? A: Mycosis fungoides is treated by a team of doctors which includes a dermatologist and an oncologist. A: In general, mycosis fungoides is considered a ...
Both mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome fall under the umbrella of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL), a category of non-Hodgkin lymphomas that greatly impact the skin (cutaneous refers to the skin) ...
Objective: Three patients with follicular mycosis fungoides (FMF), a rare variant of folliculotropic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, are discussed. Follicular involvement in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ...
Blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure carried out throughout the world. The skin that is removed during the procedure is usually discarded. We present a case of a routine blepharoplasty ...
A 66-year-old man was referred to our dermatology clinic for a 6-year history of a progressive pruritic rash, refractory to prescribed treatments. On examination, he had widespread follicular papules ...
In a recent clinical letter published by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, researchers highlight the potential role of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in ...
Sometimes a red rash is more than an annoying skin problem. It can be a sign of illness, including a blood cancer with a big name: mycosis fungoides. This condition, also known as Alibert-Bazin ...
Mycosis fungoides is a rare type of blood cancer that starts in the skin. It often involves a rash that does not go away, can appear anywhere on the skin, and may be itchy. Early treatment can be ...
Sequencing of a single gene can spot patients with a dangerous form of mycosis fungoides better than other prognostic tests. A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and ...