Mucinosis. Specialty. Dermatology. Mucinoses are a group of cutaneous diseases caused by fibroblasts producing abnormally large amounts of acid mucopolysaccharides (i.e. mucin), usually hyaluronic acid.Click to see full answer. Considering this, what is cutaneous focal Mucinosis?Cutaneous focal mucinosis (CFM) was originally described as an asymptomatic solitary lesion characterized by abundant focal cutaneous mucin deposits. However, multiple focal mucinous lesions associated with systemic diseases have also been designated as CFM. what is follicular Mucinosis? Follicular mucinosis is a rare disorder affecting hair-bearing skin, most commonly on the scalp, head and neck. The name of the condition comes from the accumulation of mucin (jelly-like, semi-liquid material) in the walls of hair follicles. what is focal Mucinosis? Cutaneous focal mucinosis (CFM) is a benign form of primary cutaneous mucinosis that is specifically described as a de-generative inflammatory mucinosis. It is a rare condition characterized by asymptomatic singular dermal mucin deposition and histopathologic homogenous mucin deposition in the dermis.What is reticular erythematous Mucinosis?Reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) is rare form of cutaneous mucinosis. It most often affects middle-aged women. It is also called ‘midline mucinosis’ or ‘plaque-like cutaneous mucinosis’. Papules (small bumps) develop on the mid-back or chest and form a net-like pattern (hence the name, ‘reticular’).
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