Treatment of Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis With UV-A1 Radiation

Abstract

ETICULAR ERYTHEMATOUS MUCINOSIS (REM) is a rare chronic dermatosis that is typically characterized by reticular macular erythema or erythematous papules and plaques on the central area of the chest and back of middle-aged women. The pathogenesis and etiology of REM remain undefined at present. Several factors have been associated with the induction of the syndrome, including viral processes, immunological disturbances, and solar irradiation. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Complete Clearance of Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis With Quinacrine Monotherapy

“…4 In contrast, our patient experienced only minor improvement following UV-A1 phototherapy. This discrepancy of response might be explained by the different doses of UV-A1 phototherapy that were used (high-dose vs medium-dose UV-A1).…”

Reticulate dermatoses

“…[90] Involvement of face, abdomen, and groins has also been reported, so has been exacerbation with oral contraceptive use and during pregnancy. [91] The condition is asymptomatic, although photosensitivity is a feature.…”

Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis Occurring in a Brother and Sister

“…In agreement with this hypothesis, mucin deposition is a common histopathological finding in LE, and another form of cutaneous mucinosis, the so-called papulonodular mucinosis, has also been associated with LE [6]. Similarly to LE, REM is successfully treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine; however, other treatment regimens, including UVA1 radiation, topical tacrolimus and pulsed dye laser, have recently been reported to be effective with fewer side effects than antimalarial drugs [7,8,9]. …”