| abstract |
Provided herein are methods of treating conditions associated with activation or over-activation of mast cells is acute or chronic urticaria, mastocytosis or any subtype of mastocytosis, pseudo-allergy, any form of dermatitis, such as contact or atopic dermatitis, wound healing, rosacea, acne, or psoriasis, food allergy, or irritable bowel syndrome. The method comprises administering a MRGPRD agonist, such as beta alanine, GABA, β-AIBA, or 5-oxoETE to a patient to treat the condition. Topical, enteric, delayed-release, or aerosol dosage forms comprising beta-alanine also are provided. |