I found out i have "dermographism" & i am wondering is it a condition? is it caused by an allergy reaction? will a cold flannel ease it down?

Idiopathic: Cause not known except heredity a factor. Aspirin and alcohol may make it worse. Not allergy, it is a physical urticaria in which histamine is released from mast cells by stroking or pressing the skin. Antihistamines can help. Zyrtec (cetirizine) (ceterazine) works best. If it makes you sleepy you can try 1 or 2 Claratin (loratadine). Take daily. Eventually it will stop. I do not think cold flannel is a good c

Dermographism: Dermographism or dermatographism is a benign condition that is not caused by or associated with allergy. Any areas of friction or scratching can flare. It is often self-limiting. Loose fitting clothing is therefore recommended. Fortunately, it is very responsive to antihistamines and your physician can help guide you with the appropriate dosing of specific medications for therapy.

Cold flannel mayhelp: Dermographism is a form of urticaria/hive caused by friction,exposure to extreme temperature and may have weak immune system .It usually disappears on its own in 1-2 days.Cold flannel may ease it down .Try to avoid the contact of skin to object which can cause friction or tightness.It is symptomatic condition ,does not last long. Hope you get relief soon

It is urticaria: It is due to skin being sensitive to heat/cold or skin being touched hard like pressure that realse histamine causes hives like skin condition can be associated with itching antihistamine may relief the symptoms but w/o medication the hives subsides in 10-15 min