| Reticular erythematous mucinosis | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | L98.5 (ILDS L98.540) |
Reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) — also known as Midline mucinosis,[1] Plaque-like cutaneous mucinosis,[2] and REM syndrome[2] — is a skin condition caused by fibroblasts producing abnormally large amounts of mucopolysaccharides. It is a disease that tends to affect women in the third and fourth decades of life.[2]:187