What Is Mastocytosis?
10. Patient Education and Research
Patients with cutaneous mastocytosis should try to avoid substances and physical stimuli that triggers the condition. Awareness regarding the signs, symptoms, and treatment of anaphylaxis is also important especially among those with severe symptoms or systemic disease.
It is recommended that those with systemic disease or severe symptoms to wear a medical alert bracelet, inform teachers at school or colleagues at work, and carry injectable epinephrine in case of an acute event. Research has improved the diagnosis of mastocytosis and the identification of factors and genes that causes increased mast cell production.
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