Do you have an update on this, this started with me about 3 weeks ago, got alot on at work and a teenage daughter so stress is there but I manage it ok.
Thank you very much for your response. Dermographism definately sounds like exactly what I've been suffering from. "skin writing" is a perfect way to describe it. Any thoughts on why I suddenly suffer from it? Like I said it first appeared about 2 weeks ago and has been a constant annoyance since. I've been getting used to dealing with it but I would hate to imagine it being a long term issue. Are there perscription meds which can help??I already had an appointment scheduled for this tues with my family doctor for a 6 month meds follow up and I will definately be bringing this up at that time as well. Any more of your thoughts would be greatly appreciated and thank you again for your help.
Kent
Hi,
You are suffering from a condition called Dermographism.
'Patients with simple dermographism are asymptomatic and require no therapy. Recognition of the problem, avoidance of precipitating physical stimuli, reduction of stress and anxiety are important factors in medical care. Also, scratching because of dry skin can be reduced with good skin care and emollients. H1 antihistamines are the drugs of choice.'
You could read about the condition at the following links -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatographic_urticaria
and
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic446.htm
You should read this and let us know if you need any further information.
Regards.