A 44-year-old member asked:
Does mastocytosis go away?
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Dr. Regina Hamptonanswered
Breast Surgery 25 years experience
Skin problem: This is a skin disorder. I recommend asking a dermatologist this question.
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Dr. Brant Wardanswered
Allergy and Immunology 15 years experience
Usually: Most cases of cutaneous (just in the skin) mastocytosis start in childhood and will go away as a person gets older. Sometimes the spots may stay but the reactions from them (itching or hives when the spots are irritated) fade over time. Systemic mastocytosis (throughout the body and bone marrow) is much rarer, but usually will not go away. See as specialist in mastocytosis for more information.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. Regina Hamptonanswered
Breast Surgery 25 years experience
Skin problem: This is a skin disorder. I recommend asking a dermatologist this question.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
Dr. Brant Wardanswered
Allergy and Immunology 15 years experience
Usually: Most cases of cutaneous (just in the skin) mastocytosis start in childhood and will go away as a person gets older. Sometimes the spots may stay but the reactions from them (itching or hives when the spots are irritated) fade over time. Systemic mastocytosis (throughout the body and bone marrow) is much rarer, but usually will not go away. See as specialist in mastocytosis for more information.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Oct 3, 2016
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