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It's normal to have red scalp when washing hairs? thanks

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Dermatographism: You man have a condition called dermatographism. Dermatographia is a condition also known as skin writing. When people who have dermatographia lightly scratch or rub their skin, the scratches redden into a raised wheal similar to hives. These marks usually disappear within 30 minutes. Antihistamines are the treatment.

Answered 12/22/2013

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