r/Dermatographia

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Should I go check if it’s Dermatographia?

So.. I have been having these weird looking hives almost everyday for 1~2 years. Maybe even 3 years(can’t remember)

Usually happens at night.

I went to the doctor to check for allergies but they said I don’t have one.
It is really driving me crazy.

And I heard about Dermatographia and I wonder if I might have it and go check again.
I am confused because people on the internet looks so much worse then mine. But I do think there are some similarities.

u/Quiet_Pie_7910 — 1 day ago
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New stomach skin rash.. help!?

50 yrs old, Female, Immunocompromised, Been battling 7 months in bed, 3 dermatologists that broke me down. Started with dry eyes, demodex blepharitis, full blown demodicosis, to now hair loss, things biting me bad, go through different rash/mite phases. These pictures are most concerning. They are new on my stomach ( entire body's broken out) but these bumps are new. Im in a flare up now so my big bag dance parry hairs are going off, my ears are burning and bright red, my eyes and mouth so dry. I checked for bed bugs. Could this be something else... ive researched a lot about scabies but dont think k so??? Morgallons 1000% and on fire because of the flare up kicking in. My scalp has malezzia and ive tried everything. Everything ive read about shingles well the newer stomach rash doesn't hurt. My entire body is on fire in pain, head itching like crazy, fibers are breaking out, my face is absolutely wrecked with inflammation and mass break out.

Coming out of my eyes, ears, bellybutton, completely covered head to toe inside and out. Don't sleep.average 3 nights a week. I will NOT go back to a dermatologist- unbelievable, gaslighting, demeaning, never even used a derma scope, all but psychiatric... They're awful, just to save face.... while laid up in bed 7 months in horror.

Please will anyone weigh in on thus new stomach rash? Thank you!

u/Public-Ear-4520 — 2 days ago

Ig i have dermatographia now 😭

Just started getting welts and scratches about a month ago and i rlly dont know whyyy sometimes it itches sometimes the lines show and theres no itch . I also have aquagenic pruritus i assume theres some kind of correlation but this is new whereas ive dealt w aquagenic pruritus my whole life 🤷🏽‍♀️im just ready for it to go away now pls !

u/phyrah89 — 4 days ago

Do you get like this too?

Hi guys, I’ve been having my skin stuff for about two years now and I’ve seen a dermatologist who diagnosed me a while ago.This is after not taking my Zyrtec for maybe ~2 days. Obviously it gets like that bc I succumb to the HORRID temptations of the itching. It’s an itch that literally cannot be described lol.

Also, they told me to swap meds every so often, how often do you guys change? I’ll probably go between Zyrtec and Claritin. I use the equate brand!! Sooooo much cheaper!!!

u/AsparagusThat5900 — 6 days ago
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18M, 60kg, 5'7 it's quite some time since I get these, they come for few hours and then go

So it comes when I feel hot then I feel itchy like very itchy everywhere and these comes wherever I feel itchy, it's common on my private area and now it's coming on many areas like hands back belly and mostly fingers, in fingers they get swollen not any bump

u/you-know-who69 — 6 days ago

Hello! Post Partum

I'm new here. I had a bout of post partum thyroiditis. Then the hives started and never stopped. I was prescribed allegra twice a day and now I can skin write but almost no hives. The dermagraphia or hives aren't itchy but occasionally raised. I tested to see if they were still bad right before I take my medicine. It makes no difference either way. I go back on the 20th. Any wise words before I see my doctor.... again.

u/alysepauline — 5 days ago
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Urticaria for 1 year +

Especially in the morning and after shower.

Had bilaxten for over a year, currently on max dose 2 bilaxten + 2 cetrizine a day.

Tried to eat probiotic daily
Tried to eat vitamin D daily.

Only thing yet to try is probably daily vitamin C

u/KeyIndependence9117 — 9 days ago

Hives spreading while on medication.

Hi all, I'm hoping for a little bit of advice although unsure if this is the right place. I've always had skin issues but only had hives as allergic reaction responses which resolved fair quickly, so not chronic. Recently I dyed my hair and also returned to our home after 3 week of no one living there. First night in the house I got hives which spread overnight. I went to the doctor who said it was probably the hair dye and prescribed me medication. I have taken two doses of the medication but I've woken up during the night and the hives, which seemed to calm down when we were out of the house yesterday, have now flared up and significantly spread again during the night.

Is this normal or should I be more worried?

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u/memory_12 — 7 days ago

Swelling skin after scratching

Those who have an experience on itchy skin that swells after scratching yourself, what did you do to get rid of it. Been in and out of the hospital for more than five months now🥹

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u/Fit_isopod1 — 11 days ago

Dermatographia and Pregnancy

Long time sufferer of dermatographia. It has been almost 2 years since I’ve been pregnant, but I remember that I barely had any issues with itching during those 9 months which was so weird to me especially since I’ve been dealing with this condition for about 15 years. Anyone have any idea why it would get better with pregnancy?

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u/thejerk_store — 13 days ago

First time having it, what should I do?

Hi everyone,
I’m a 20-year-old female, and about two months ago I suddenly started developing what I believe is dermatographism (skin writing).
Whenever I lightly scratch or rub my skin, I get raised, red, itchy welts that follow the exact pattern of the scratch. They usually appear within a few minutes and disappear on their own after about 15–30 minutes.
The hives are triggered by things like scratching an itch, clothing friction, or even light pressure on my skin. I don’t have swelling of my lips, tongue, or throat, and I’ve never had trouble breathing.
I’ve been taking cetirizine daily, which helps a lot, but the symptoms come back if I stop taking it.
I haven’t been able to identify a clear trigger. I did start experiencing this rather suddenly, and I’m wondering if anyone else had a similar experience.
I have a few questions:
Did your dermatographism eventually go away, or has it been chronic?
Did you ever find out what triggered it (infection, stress, allergy, medication, etc.)?
Has anyone been tested for histamine intolerance or DAO deficiency? Did it make any difference?
Besides antihistamines, is there anything that has helped you?
I’m seeing a doctor soon, but I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences. Thanks!

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u/slink4147 — 14 days ago

Alguém com o mesmo problema!

Cansada de ir nos dermatologistas!!!! Cansada de pomadas, cremes com corticoides, cansada de tanta coceiras intermináveis, tenho isso nos pés a 10 anos, percebo q esta crescendo mais, já fiz de tudo não descobrem !! Na primeira foto hidratando e nada resolve e na 2 foto sem hidratar e na 3 qdo saiu do banho, alguém com o mesmo problema? Obrigada

u/angelmix1989 — 12 days ago

Did somebody had the same rash before?

Hello everyone.

Has anyone had a rash like this before, or know someone who did?

I got this rash after eating lobster. I know I am allergic to it, but I still wanted to try some. I also changed my laundry detergent, and I am allergic to my two cats.

I think it is an allergic reaction, but I am not sure… took allergy medicine “reactine” for three days, and it did not help. I also used a cream hydrocortisone 1% and that did not work either.

At this point, I do not know what to do 😥

It is very itchy at night and during the day as well!!!

I think it is spreading. It was only on my legs. Now it is on my arms and my butt.

I’m not asking for dermatology advice just want to know if someone had this before

Please 🥺🥺🥺🥺 it keeps me awake at night need help

u/Significant-Look5796 — 14 days ago