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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Mast cell
  1. Urticaria pigmentosa 
    ... occurs when there are too many inflammatory cells (mast cells) in the skin. Mast cells are immune system cells that help the body fight infections. Mast cells make and release histamine, which causes nearby tissues ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001466.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Allergic conjunctivitis 
    ... prevent a type of white blood cell called mast cells from causing swelling. These drops are given along ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vernal conjunctivitis 
    ... prevent a type of white blood cell called mast cells from releasing histamine (may help prevent future attacks) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001390.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Mastocytosis - diffuse cutaneous (image) 
    ... mastocytosis. Abnormal collections of cells in the skin (mast cells) produce this rash. Unlike bullous mastocytosis, rubbing will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2438.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Histamine is released (image) 
    Mast cells release histamine when an allergen is encountered. The histamine response can produce sneezing, itching, hives and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19333.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Urticaria pigmentosa on the chest (image) 
    ... brown spots, seen here on the chest, contain mast cells with high levels of histamine. People sometimes develop ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2484.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Urticaria pigmentosa - close-up (image) 
    ... welts and reddened skin. The brown spots contain mast cells with high levels of histamine. People sometimes develop ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2485.htm - Medical Encyclopedia