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http://mastcelldisorders.wallack.us/yabb/YaBB.pl General Mast Cell Disorders Discussion >> General Mast Cell Disorder Discussion >> skin lesions http://mastcelldisorders.wallack.us/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1410968201 Message started by Kallie2 on 09/17/14 at 04:36:41

Title: skin lesions
Post by Kallie2 on 09/17/14 at 04:36:41

Does everyone with MCAD have skin lesions? thanks.

Title: Re: skin lesions
Post by Futurehope on 09/17/14 at 06:07:11

Well, if my diagnosis of MCAS is correct (I am still not sure even after Dr. Afrin has told me so), I do NOT have skin lesions. Nor have I ever.

Title: Re: skin lesions
Post by Bruce Hart on 09/17/14 at 18:17:58

MCAD has diverse manifestations. Some have skin lesions and some don't. The body locations of the hyperactive mast cells and type of mast cell mediators released varies per person, and so symptoms will vary per person.

Title: Re: skin lesions
Post by Joan on 10/01/14 at 16:07:41

I have SM and no skin lesions or spots. I probably do have mild TMEP. Cutaneous mastocytosis is the most common mast cell disorder diagnosis that involves spots on the skin that can be reddish or brownish. i don't know that they'd be classified as "lesions," which might be more like a wound. CM spots will itch and wheal up to a more blotchy, itchy red when scratched or rubbed. A simple skin biopsy is used to diagnose CM.

Title: Re: skin lesions
Post by Kallie2 on 11/23/14 at 11:12:50

Thanks everyone for your reply. Sorry I couldn't get back sooner to thank you.