An illustrative case of hypopigmented mycosis fungoides

Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare variant of mycosis fungoides that creates diagnostic challenges as it can mimic other more common hypopigmented skin conditions clinically. Herein we present a case of a 31-year-old female with hypopigmented MF with typical histopathological features an...

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Main Authors: Karen Michael, Annie R. Langley
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-07-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251359024
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description Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare variant of mycosis fungoides that creates diagnostic challenges as it can mimic other more common hypopigmented skin conditions clinically. Herein we present a case of a 31-year-old female with hypopigmented MF with typical histopathological features and excellent response to narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy combined with mid-potency topical corticosteroids.
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