Dermographism albus L98.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Dermographism whiter; White dermographism

Definition
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Fading of the skin after coating with a blunt object due to congenital or acquired increased readiness of the skin vessels to contract.

Occurrence/Epidemiology
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For atopic dermatitis, atopic diathesis, typhus, endemic, hypothyroid and ichthyosiform skin conditions. In atopic dermatitis, white dermographism belongs to the diagnostic minor criteria.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020