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Hello, lately i've been having itchy skin around random places, arms, back, legs and when i scratch it swells and remains a bump for several days and whe?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See below: It sounds like a general allergy. If it persists, see your doctor.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dermatographia: Swelling and redness after scratching may be due to a phenomenon known as dermatographia take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for relief.

Answered 6/24/2014

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