Mucinoses are a diverse group of uncommon skin disorders. All involve accumulation in the skin of abnormal amounts of mucin. This is a jelly-like complex carbohydrate substance, called …

What is lichen myxoedematosus? Lichen myxoedematosus (lichen myxedematosus) is also known as papular mucinosis. It is a rare skin disorder characterised by deposits of mucin in …

Mucinosis is a group of rare disorders characterized by the abnormal accumulation of mucin – a gel-like substance – in the skin or internal organs. These conditions can manifest in various …

Mucinoses are a group of cutaneous diseases caused by fibroblasts producing abnormally large amounts of acid mucopolysaccharides (i.e. mucin), usually hyaluronic acid. [1]: 183. …

Aug 8, 2016 · Mucins are high-molecular weight glycoproteins typically found in normal skin in small amounts. There are several reports regarding different types of cutaneous mucinosis. In …

Cutaneous mucinosis is a group of conditions involving an accumulation of mucin or glycosaminoglycan in the skin and its annexes. It is described in some connective tissue …

Jan 2, 2023 · Mucinoses encompass a group of diverse skin disorders which can vary from minor cosmetic nuisances to potentially severe conditions involving internal organs. All involve the …

Jun 20, 2024 · Mucinoses manifest clinically as skin lesions, such as papules, plaques, or nodules. The particular form of mucinosis can affect these lesions' size, color, and distribution. …

Jul 25, 2021 · Mucin (syn. protein–hyaluronic acid complex) is a normal component of the dermal extracellular matrix produced in small amounts by fibroblasts. The cutaneous mucinoses are a …

Histology of focal mucinosis. Lesions of focal mucinosis present with a dome-shaped elevation of the skin and a circumscribed dermal pool of mucin (figures 1, 2). Involvement of the …