Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis

Cutaneous mucinosis is part of a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by localized or diffuse dermal mucin deposit. Reticular erythematous mucinosis is a rare chronic diffuse form of primary idiopathic mucinosis. Cutaneous lesions range from erythematous papules and plaques to reticular macular erythema. This case demonstrates a possible relationship between reticular erythematous mucinosis and smoking as well as therapeutic response to antimalarial agents.