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Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Urticaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Urticaria (from the Latin urtica , nettle (whence It. ortica, Sp. ortiga, Pg. urtiga) urere , to burn) (or hives ) are a kind of skin rash notable for dark red, raised, itchy bumps. Hives are f...
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Dermatographic urticaria forms after firmly stroking or scratching the skin, and can often occur with other forms of urticaria. It affects about five percent of the population. Most people with this condition are otherwise healthy.
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My dermatographic urticaria seems different because I get hives that don't itch. ... Most of you say that you have hives that itch, well my dermatographic urticaria seems to be a little bit different. I don’t get hives, I just seem to get raised skin if it get hit or scratch my arm for example.
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Dermatographic urticaria (also known as dermographism, dermatographism or "skin writing") is a skin disorder seen in 4-5% of the population[1], in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when stroked or rubbed with a dull object[2].
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An eight-year-old Thoroughbred gelding with dermatographic urticaria is presented. ... An eight-year-old Thoroughbred gelding with dermatographic urticaria is presented. Forelimb edema and generalized urticaria were the presenting clinical signs. All hematologic and serum biochemical values were normal.
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Different kinds of urticaria ... Chronic 'idiopathic' urticaria. By far the commonest form of urticaria which lasts a long time. A puzzling name for a puzzling condition. ... Cold Urticaria. If cold brings out your hives, take great care to avoid falling in the water, and see a specialist.
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