Dealing with dermatographism: any tips?
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Joseph Palmer6 said:Hey everyone!
So, I'm a guy, turning 18 soon, and I've recently started dealing with dermatographism. If I scratch my arm even slightly, it turns red, leaves marks, and starts itching 😳
Is there anything I can actually do to fix this, or at least make my skin less sensitive?
Hi there, it seems like we're a pretty small group when it comes to dealing with this condition🙂 but don't let it worry you too much; dermatographism often surfaces during puberty, which is right where we are now, since I'm 18 and dealt with these exact same symptoms about six months ago.
You can find a clear explanation and some treatment options on this Mayo Clinic page:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urticaria/symptoms-causes/syc-20355712
Best regards! 🙂