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dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Since Saturday, I have been incredibly itchy. I find that when I itch I am left with hives and get even more itchy. I've done research and have found something called dermatographia. This is exactly what I have. I recently moved to new area and wont be seen as a new patient for 2 weeks. Does anyone have this? What caused it and is there a cure?
Message edited 10/30/2017 2:35:03 PM.
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Laraaidan
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Is that when you scratch. Line hives or hives show up?
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| Posted 10/30/17 2:36 PM |
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dermatographia? Anyone have this?
yes
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| Posted 10/30/17 2:38 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Can you go to a STAT Health or walk in?
2 weeks is ridiculous?
Why are you being punished for being a "new" patient.
That is bullshitt to me
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| Posted 10/30/17 2:56 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Have you tried taking benadryl or applying it topically to stop the itch ?
Is your skin dry, did you change detergents or soap recently, anything that could irritate your skin ?
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| Posted 10/30/17 4:18 PM |
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Laraaidan
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
I had this it has to run its course. You use any new detergents or medications.
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| Posted 10/30/17 5:39 PM |
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dermatographia? Anyone have this?
To answer a few questions:
I went to the CVS minute clinic we have here in SC, useless. She told me take benadryl and gave me a steroid cream.
Benadryl helps, but if I even scratch my skin, I welt or hive up. Causing the itching to spread.
I have not changed anything that I use or put on my skin.
I was on Macrobid, for a UTI. Stopped taking it a week ago though, this started Saturday.
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BargainMama
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Posted by myboysmyheart
To answer a few questions:
I went to the CVS minute clinic we have here in SC, useless. She told me take benadryl and gave me a steroid cream.
Benadryl helps, but if I even scratch my skin, I welt or hive up. Causing the itching to spread.
I have not changed anything that I use or put on my skin.
I was on Macrobid, for a UTI. Stopped taking it a week ago though, this started Saturday.
Side effect from the meds probably....google and see if it's a common problem
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Chai77
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
I have a mild case according to my allergist. When I scratch my skin, a red line appears in the spot and lasts for like 15 minutes. I don't know what causes it. I always had it and its never gone away. It isn't itchy though.
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| Posted 10/30/17 10:00 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Try topical benadryl on just the itchy spots- it comes in gel form.
Just don't take an oral pill too.
Maybe med side effect. I'm not a medical professional, but I'd say drink a lot of fluids to flush thru your system.
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| Posted 10/31/17 7:48 AM |
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JC297
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
yes. My dermatologist had me take Zyrtec for 45 days.
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| Posted 10/31/17 7:59 AM |
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pumpkinmom
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dermatographia? Anyone have this?
My DD has it. I don't think hers is supposed to go away.
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| Posted 10/31/17 8:32 AM |
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Laraaidan
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Re: dermatographia? Anyone have this?
Its a side effect from the macrobid. Pretty sure!
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