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Hello, i have sensitive skin, and whenever i itch somewhere it turns into a red splotch. however this time it became red, warm, and raised?
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Dermatographism: Dermatographism means the ability to write on the skin. People with this form of chronic urticaria are sensitive to touch and pressure, as well as scratching. The areas of skin that are touched or scratched get a raised, red and itchy rash. Treatmet is with antihistamines.
Answered 10/4/2016
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