Diagnosis: Reticular erythematous mucinosis
Description: Purplish itcy dermal infiltrates of the skin in an annular configuration
Morphology: Annular
Site: Back
Sex: F
Age: 45
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Reticular erythematous mucinosis is a rare disorder typically seen in this area of the back,characterised by the deposition of mucin in the upper dermis.The condition is photoaggravated and is thought by some to be a variant of lupus erythematosus.
This lady partialy responded to topical steroids but cleared with hydroxychloroquine.