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Dermatographic urticaria
Dermatographic urticaria, also known as dermographism or urticaria factitia, is a form of chronic inducible physical urticaria affecting the cutaneous system across all age groups, most commonly emerging in young adults. Read more about Dermatographic urticaria
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ALLERGY (diphenhydramine HCl)
DIPHEDRYL (diphenhydramine HCl)
DIPHEDRYL (diphenhydramine HCl)
DIPHEDRYL (diphenhydramine HCl)
NIGHTTIME SLEEP AID (diphenhydramine HCl)
SLEEP AID (diphenhydramine HCl)
SLEEP AID (diphenhydramine HCl)
SLEEP AID (DIPHENHYDRAMINE) (diphenhydramine HCl)
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Coming soonDermatographic urticaria, also known as dermographism or urticaria factitia, is a form of chronic inducible physical urticaria affecting the cutaneous system across all age groups, most commonly emerging in young adults.
It is characterized by an exaggerated wheal-and-flare response where minor mechanical shear forces, such as light stroking, scratching, rubbing, or pressure on the skin, induce localized linear erythema and dermal edema that outline the applied pressure within minutes.
Pathophysiologically, the mechanical stimulation triggers cutaneous mast cell degranulation and the subsequent release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators, causing localized vasodilation, increased microvascular permeability, and associated pruritus or stinging.
- nih.gov
Dermatographic urticaria, also known as dermographism or urticaria factitia, is a form of chronic inducible physical urticaria affecting the cutaneous system across all age groups, most commonly emerging in young adults It is characterized by an exaggerated wheal-and-flare response where minor mechanical shear forces, such as light stroking, scratching, rubbing, or pressure on the skin, induce localized linear erythema and dermal edema that outline the applied pressure within minutes Pathophysio...
- dermnetnz.org
Dermatographic urticaria, also known as dermographism or urticaria factitia, is a form of chronic inducible physical urticaria affecting the cutaneous system across all age groups, most commonly emerging in young adults It is characterized by an exaggerated wheal-and-flare response where minor mechanical shear forces, such as light stroking, scratching, rubbing, or pressure on the skin, induce localized linear erythema and dermal edema that outline the applied pressure within minutes Pathophysio...
- mayoclinic.org
It is characterized by an exaggerated wheal-and-flare response where minor mechanical shear forces, such as light stroking, scratching, rubbing, or pressure on the skin, induce localized linear erythema and dermal edema that outline the applied pressure within minutes
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