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So eveytime i scratch myself i break out in really bad hives. and than i can't stop itching until i take calamine lotion. it actually leaves purple?
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Dermographism: This is a subtype of the chronic physical urticarias. Treatment is generally non sedating histamine blockers in addition to avoiding scratching and triggers of skin scratching.
Answered 4/13/2021
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