Jackie’s Story

My name is Jackie. I am 39 and married with 2 children aged 15 and 12. I was diagnosed with UP when I was 20. I was told by a dermatologist that there was no cure and to expect more spots by the time I was 30. I have a lot of spots on my 

Stella’s Story

I first noticed my UP in about ‘99 – after numerous visits to the GPs I decided I would like them to refer me. I eventually saw a Dermatologist in March 2004, she biopsied me and couldn’t be certain what I had so I was then seen at the local hospital. After some discussion amongst 

Jessica and son Austin’s Story

My son Austin (21 months) was diagnosed with UP [urticaria pigmentosa], I noticed red/brown patches on his back from about 6 weeks old and mentioned it to my health visitor – she told me it was eczema; I then spoke to a GP and they said the same, so I left it. I then took