Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides mimicking pityriasis rubra pilaris and lichen spinulosus: A dermoscopic and histopathologic Study

Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio; Maria Maddalena Nicoletti; Margherita Malaspina; Giuseppe Argenziano; Gaetano Licata

doi:10.5826/dpc.1602a6442

Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides mimicking pityriasis rubra pilaris and lichen spinulosus: A dermoscopic and histopathologic Study

Authors

Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Maria Maddalena Nicoletti Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Margherita Malaspina Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, University of Campania
Gaetano Licata Dermatology Unit, San Antonio Abate Hospital, Trapani, Italy

Keywords:

Dermoscopy, Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, pityriasis rubra pilaris, lichen spinulosus

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Published

2026-04-30

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): 2026 Vol 16, No 2 | April

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Research Letter

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How to Cite

Giorgio CM, Nicoletti MM, Malaspina M, Argenziano G, Licata G. Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides mimicking pityriasis rubra pilaris and lichen spinulosus: A dermoscopic and histopathologic Study. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2026;16(2):6442. doi:10.5826/dpc.1602a6442