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SKIN WELTS....

my skin welts up everytime it gets scratched, bumped or bruised. the welts only last about 15 minutes then disappear. it doesn't really bother me or anything, i'm just curious as to what causes this and what it might be.


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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hi,

You are welcome. Regards.
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Thank you!
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563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Your symptoms are due to dermatographism. Dermatographism can be caused by stress, tight or abrasive clothing, watches, glasses, energetic kissing, heat, cold, or anything that causes stress to the skin. In many cases it is merely a minor annoyance, but in some rare cases symptoms are severe enough to impact a patient's life.

It can be treated by antihistamines or cromoglicate and sometimes steroids, as they prevent the histamine from causing the reaction. As the underlying cause of dermographism is not known, it can last for many years without relief.
Hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Warm regards.




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