Patlola M, Shah AA, Stead TS, Ganti L. A Case Report of Dermatographia.
JOURNAL OF EDUCATION & TEACHING IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2024;
9:V10-V13. [PMID:
39129729 PMCID:
PMC11312876 DOI:
10.21980/j8p05p]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
Abstract
The authors present a case of symptomatic dermatographia. Dermatographia is an inducible urticaria where the light pressure of scratching leaves a raised wheal in the pattern of the scratching. The presentation can be striking and is often very stressful for the patient; however, the etiology is benign and the key takeaway is to provide reassurance to the patient.
Topics
Dermatographia, urticaria, dermatology.
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