The cutaneous mucinoses.

Abstract

The cutaneous mucinoses are a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by the deposition of mucin, either focally or diffusely, in the interstices of the dermis. The diseases may be a primary (metabolic) or secondary (catabolic) process. Systemic abnormalities are seen with most of these disorders. This review discusses the primary mucinoses in which the predominant dermal mucin is hyaluronic acid. Current therapy and proposed mechanisms for the mucinoses are considered.

• Authors: A P Truhan, H H Roenigk Jr
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 14 Issue 1 Pg. 1-18 (Jan 1986) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2419372 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Chemical References

• Glycosaminoglycans
• Mucins

Topics

• Age Factors
• Connective Tissue Diseases (diagnosis, metabolism, pathology, therapy)
• Erythema (diagnosis)
• Female
• Glycosaminoglycans (analysis)
• Humans
• Leg Dermatoses (diagnosis)
• Male
• Mucinosis, Follicular (diagnosis)
• Mucins (metabolism)
• Myxedema (diagnosis)
• Scleroderma, Systemic (diagnosis)
• Skin Diseases (diagnosis, metabolism, pathology, therapy)
• Staining and Labeling
• Synovial Cyst (diagnosis)