Dermatographism and the Hives – Reader's BlogDermatographism 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.
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Share your Dermographism Skin Problem StoryDermographism 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. Other People's Dermographism StoriesClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Itch Creams to Treat Dermographism I have written before on my condition on this website. It started in Oct. 08 to the present. The only thing I can think back to is in March 08 I had surgery ...
Hives on Face and Antihistamines
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 ... Dermographism Since I Was A Teenager I'm 34 and have delt with this problem since I was a teenager! The first time I noticed it my sister was tickling me and afterwards my stomach looked ... Dermatographism and Mast Cells I developed dermatographism shortly after receiving my flu shot last fall. From the stories I have read, my case is realtively mild; however, it is embarassing ... Natural Cure for Chronic Urticaria I have had Chronic Urticaria now for well over 2 years. I have also experienced Angeodema (swelling - eyes, lips, tongue) which has caused great embarrassment ... Eliminate Hives with Trisalts I have dealt with hives off and on for years. I am not into alternative treatments but I got no help from doctors except for steroid packs. Finally a homeopathic ... Annoying Itchy Skin Problem I have this dermographism hives skin problem and it drives me nuts!! It normally starts when I go to sleep or when my body gets cold and I get chills. I ... Massive Hives After Surgery I got massive hives and angio-edema after a surgery. The hives lasted 9 weeks and prednisone did not stop them. However, it was suggested that I take Zyrtec ... Sensitive Skin Hives and Welts I have had Dermographism for my entire life, although I never knew the name for it. I would have an itch, scratch it, and people (friends) would ask if ... Dead Sea Cucumber and Melon Body Lotion I too have been experiencing the same problems and found that SEACRET from the dead sea Cucumber and Melon body lotion really helps alot. My husband bought ... Hydroxyzine and Celestone Urticaria Treatment "Dermatographic urticaria (also known as dermographism, dermatographism or "skin writing") is a skin disorder and is one of the most common types of urticaria,... 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 ...
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Skin Flushing, Hives, and Welts
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,... Click on dermatographism if you would like more information.
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