Dermographism Episode

by Betty Ann
(Lynchburg, VA)

Would using a plastic fine abrading wash strip cause an episode of dermographism.

One of the main ways that dermographism hives or raised welts form is due to pressure applied to the skin. In some cases, the pressure does not have to be severe. Very light abrading or very light rubbing can trigger an episode in some people.

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