Reticular erythematous mucinosis

Reticular erythematous mucinosis
Other namesMidline mucinosis, Plaque-like cutaneous mucinosis, and REM syndrome
SpecialtyDermatology 

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.: 187 

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