Reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) is a skin condition caused by
fibroblasts producing abnormally large amounts of
mucopolysaccharides. It is a disease that tends to affect women in the third and fourth decades of life.
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Mucinosis
Mucinoses are a group of cutaneous diseases caused by fibroblasts producing abnormally large amounts of acid mucopolysaccharides (i.e. mucin), usually hyaluronic acid.
Cutaneous mucinosis is a group of conditions involving an accumulation of muc ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
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Mucinoses
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