A 37-year-old female asked:
spots of dry skin on forearms...itchy...i scratched them..and now they are red welts?
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Dr. John Chiu answered
56 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Dermatographism: When the skin welts up after scratching, it is call dermatographism. Antihistamine often helps control this condition. Sometimes dry skin can cause it as well and you may try applying a moisturizer to the area especially right after bathing to see if this helps.
Answered on Oct 3, 2017
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