Discrete Papular Mucinosis-a Rare Subtype of Lichen Myxoedematosus

Lichen myxoedematosus is an uncommon and distinct disease entity characterized by cutaneous mucin deposition which, depending on the distribution and overall skin involvement, can be classified into several subtypes. We now describe the case of a discrete papular type of lichen myxoedematosus in a patient without any conspicious laboratory findings including normal thyroid function and the absence of any abnormal immunglobulins.