Dermatographism and the Hives – Reader's Blog

Dermatographism or physical urticaria is a skin condition that produces raised hives, a rash, or welts on the skin. These welts usually appear as a result of friction or pressure applied to the skin. In many cases, the condition can be controlled somewhat. Treatments usually involve an assortment of prescription and non-prescription antihistamines.

However, there is no cure for this skin condition. In addition, determining an exact cause for this skin problem is also extremely difficult. Therefore, dealing with dermatographism and the raised hives is very problematic for individuals and their doctors.

One method that can be used to help individuals that suffer from dermatographism or hives is to read other people’s experiences. The purpose of this web page is to provide individuals with other people’s personal experiences with this skin or hives problem and to examine the questions that individuals commonly have with regards to dermatograhism and the hives caused by this condition. Various individuals, doctors, and other experts in the field provide answers for these questions.

Keep in mind that the information on dermatographism and hives provided below is for information purposes only. It forms part of an overall treatment plan for the hives that should include consultations with a dermatologist.

I'm sixteen and until I got this disease I had perfect clear skin so it has really affected me. I use to love my face and now my jaw line is covered in red itchy bumps that are impossible to conceal. People worry that it's contagious and I can't tell them whether it is or not because I don't know. I can't get rid of it and it just won’t go away!

Mardi – October 4, 2009

I was just diagnosed with this, but my doctor said that it has something to do with mast cells releasing serotonin. When I said that I use Benadryl cream or cortizone cream to help, he said that won't do anything since it's not from a histamine? I have always had allergies (pollen, ragweed), especially allergic reactions to mosquito bites, I swell up with huge welts for days after a bite.

Bre – August 13, 2009

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Dermographism or dermatographism is a skin problem that is more common than people think. However, many medical professionals often are unaware of it or do not know how to deal with. Share your experience with Dermographism and help others.

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Itching and Different Antihistamines  My name is Daniel and I have had this hives problem since I was in 8th grade. I am now a freshman and just moved into my dorm. I itch every single day ...

Hives on Face and Antihistamines 
I am the mother of a 4 year old girl. Who is dealing with dermagraphism. Her face has this red, bumpy rash that will not dissipate. IF she rolls around ...

Dental Implant and Hives on Skin  Al, I hope you're checking your post from June. I would like to hear more about what you're facing/experiencing on this. I have had outbreaks since completion ...

Swelling Up and Itching with Dermographism  Hi all. I have had dermographism since I was 16 and I am now 21. Only people who have this hives condition can understand the true discomfort of it. I ...

Hives From Antibiotics and Metal Toxicity  I have been battling with this hives condition since 2005 and I have come to realize it is an overabundance of yeast in the system. The cause is from an ...

Itching After Bathing 
I am very glad to have come across this forum. I have been suffering from this itching for a long time now. I was always afraid to bathe because each ...

Skin Flushing, Hives, and Welts 

I was first diagnosed with dermographism hives on skin when I was 15. Same story, welts, hives on skin, anything that touched my skin irritated the ...

Antihistamines Don't Work for Dermographism  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 ...

Misdiagnosed with Rosacea and Lupus  I have had this now for about I would say 2 years when I was told I had rosacea and lupus. Now a new dermatologist tells me no it's dermographism, It affects ...

Zyrtec Controls My Chronic Symptoms  I identified my dermatographism almost 13 years ago. My symptoms are chronic and not enhanced with any particular trigger. For the first 8 years or so,...