Redden Swell When I Scratch Skin?! Posted: 06-22-06 07:43am
Say for example I take a popsicle stick
and just gently write "hi" on back of the
arm. At first you wouldn't see anything
but in couple of minutes it reddens and
swells and you can easily read what i've
written. It swells in a way that makes
what i've written look like the word is
3d. It goes away in about 10-20
minute.
Please I had this problem all my life and
never yet knew what it was.
If you know what it is, please reply,
thank you!
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Sean3000
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 35 Location: UK
Posted: 06-22-06 08:31am
Hello,
you have most probably got a condition
called dermographism.
Its a type of urticaria and is usually
caused by an allergy. It can be treated
by using antihistimines such as
neoclarityn or hydroxyzine. You may need
to see a dermotolagist for this, however
your doctor will probably perscribe you
with one of the above.
Hope this helps!
