Rowena and Lester’s Story

My son Lester (10 months) was diagnosed with CM/UP [cutaneous mastocytosis/urticaria pigmentosa] when he was 3 months old. He was born with only 2 blisters but over the weeks he developed many, many spots. He is pretty much covered from head to toe. The spots on his face are flat and less red so some 

Jason’s Story

I am 29 years old and am currently being seen by a consultant at a local hospital. Hopefully he will sort out an appointment with an SM [systemic mastocytosis] specialist soon. I first noticed the pink freckles appearing about 4 years ago and so went to the doctors where they told me it was acne. 

Kylie and daughter Lucia’s Story

I’m Kylie and we have three daughters, my youngest Lucia is aged 7 months. Here is a bit about Lucia’s condition. Lucia was about 4 months old when she was diagnosed with Urticaria Pigmentosa, she had the spots on her body for about 2 months beforehand but the GP had no idea what they were