Antihistamines Don't Work for Dermographism
by Elle
(United States)
I discovered I had dermatographism hives when I was 6 years old and in second grade. I'm now 16 years old and a junior in high school. I understand it can be hard. I have completely given up on anti-itch creams and pills. I just scratch it or I have my friends or family scratch it if I can't reach it. I am so used to it by now, but I never realized how annoying it is. I've never been to a dermatologist about it and I don't plan on ever going. Sounds to me like antihistamines don't work. I'll just bear with it. I'm sure it will go away.
Meanwhile, I have to write a paper on dermatographism so if anyone has any legitimate info that I could use in a paper, please email me at gheinz57@rocketmail.com. Stay strong.