Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD CSU is a skin condition that causes hives and swelling lasting six weeks or more.The cause of the condition is often unknown, but in the majority of cases ...

A prominent feature of CSU is its association with angioedema, observed in approximately 40% to 50% of patients with CSU; around 10% of patients primarily experience angioedema as the main symptom.

In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16–21% of all skin cancers. These tumors can appear anywhere on the body but are most frequently found ...

Q: My doctor thinks my mast cells are activating inappropriately and may be causing many of the symptoms I periodically have. Please tell me more about this condition. A: Mast cells are an important ...

Mastocytosis is a rare condition where an excessive amount of mast cells gather in the organs and tissues of the body. It can affect the skin, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other organ systems. Mast ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Red eyes, wheezing, itchy skin.... It may sound like regular spring allergies, but those are just some of the symptoms of a larger condition that causes the mast cells in ...

In early 2020, Wynde Dyer walked into the house that would transform her life. The Central California ranch sat on a cul-de-sac of gated homes and glittering aquamarine pools. It boasted private ...

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Mast cells are immune cells that responds to different pathogens, such as bacteria and parasites. In response to these pathogens, mast cells release different chemicals, such as histamine and heparin, ...