Dermographism

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Skin writing

Definition
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Described reaction of the skin to mechanical irritation with a hard object (wooden spatula, pencil). Duration 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Classification
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Incoming links (2)

Skin writing; Urticaria factitia tarda;

Outgoing links (4)

Dermographism albus; Dermographism niger; Dermographism ruber; Dermographism, urticarial;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Red dermographism in adult Urticaria pigmentosa.
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