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Medical Conditions - Dermographism

Dermographism is an exaggerated flare response occurring on the skin due to scratching. It is a common form of physical or chronic inducible urticaria. Dermographism is otherwise known as demographic urticaria. This condition is caused due to inappropriate release of histamine in the absence of an immune signal. Typically, dermographia resolves on its own, and antihistamines can be used in severe cases.

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Is dermographism the same as hives?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read about your query. Your condition can be acute urticaria/ hives. It usually presents with itching.

What causes weird line-shaped rashes when scratching?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is called dermographism.

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