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Every time i get a scratch, it then turns into a swollen raised bump and looks like a huge hive thing. what is this!?
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Dermatographia: You have a condition called dermatographia. It is a benign condition the cause of which is unknown. As in hives or urticaria, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help.
Answered 6/24/2014
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