Physical urticaria is caused due to skin contact with external physical stimuli like light, heat, pressure, friction, pressure, skin vibration, water exposure, and cold. Itching, hives, swelling under the skin, and allergic skin reactions happen as a result. Physical urticaria is believed to occur as a result of an autoimmunological process.
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Why do I get weird line-shaped rashes after scratching?
Query: Hi doctor, Since last week, I have been feeling itchiness around my body, especially arms, feet, abdomen, and back. At first, it started every night, but it starts to feel itchy in the afternoon too. Now, the itch kind of calmed down, but every time I scratched, my skin tends to form weird raised li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is called dermographism. Usually, it is seen in 4 to 5 % of the normal population. Dermographism is a form of physical urticaria. Scratching, rubbing, or any kind of physical pressure can c... Read Full »
My wife has urticaria. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has been getting a rash which the doctor has termed as urticaria. What could have caused this? I feel she could be having a yeast intolerance. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife has been treated for urticaria. I would keep a possibility of idiopathic urticaria/hives. It presents as sudden skin welts/swellings, which can be distributed all over the body. Itching is usually severe; however it is subjective in individuals. The c... Read Full »
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