Pigmental urticaria is a disease that develops as a result of the accumulation of mast cells in different parts of the body, including the skin. The clinical manifestation is due to the formation of active elements during degranulation. The disease is considered rare. It is accompanied by the appearance of brown spots on the body. Flows in three forms, differing in severity.
Causes of pigmentary urticaria
The causes of the appearance of the disease have not yet been fully explored. There are only assumptions. Most researchers believe that primarily heredity plays an important role in the development of pigmentary urticaria (mastocytosis) in adults. Often the disease occurs in people who are related.
Other scientists insist that the disease is a continuation of infectious pathologies. Or it develops as a result of getting into the body of toxins .
At the same time, it was not possible to establish the exact reasons. It arises as a result of the accumulation of mast cells in different tissues, which contributes to the increase of vascular permeability, the expansion of capillaries and the increase in edema, which in turn leads to visible skin pathologies.
Treatment of pigmentary urticaria
Most often, symptomatic treatment is prescribed. Mostly used drugs such as:
- Diazoline;
- Tavegil;
- Suprastin .
If necessary, antiserotonin and glucocorticoid medicines are additionally used.
When the nodes are formed, histaglobulin injections are administered. As a result, the person in some places remains almost imperceptible pigmentation. It is desirable to avoid mechanical and thermal damage to the epidermis.
Which doctor treats pigmentary urticaria?
Immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms, you need to contact a dermatologist. It is he who will determine the form of the disease, the degree of complications and, if necessary, appoint visits of additional specialists.