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Dermatographism on the back

Dermatographism on the back

Overview

In dermatographism, hives are readily produced if the skin is lightly scratched.

Review Date 3/31/2024

Updated by: Deborah Pedersen, MD, MS, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.