Dermatographia
Last revised by Francis Deng on 1 Sep 2020
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Citation:
Kecler-Pietrzyk A, Deng F, Knipe H, Dermatographia. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-52460
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Article created:
8 Apr 2017,
Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk
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At the time the article was created Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk had no recorded disclosures.
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Last revised:
1 Sep 2020,
Francis Deng ◉
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Synonyms:
- Skin writing
Dermatographia, also known as skin writing, refers to a skin condition in which skin scratches causes linear red marks. The cause is unknown; however, it is related to penicillin use and mastocytosis.
References
- 1.Kontou-Fil K et al. "Physical urticaria: classification and diagnostic guidelines. An EAACI position paper". Allergy. 52 (5): 504–513, 1997
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