Hi doctor, I went to a dermatologist last week, and she told me that I have dermographism. It started last month. How long does it take to go away? I have little bumps in my stomach such as hives, just like a pimple. I have a doubt, can hives pop like a little simple bump or only occur in clusters? I just wanted to know some information about the condition.
Hello. I have read about your query. Your condition can be acute urticaria/ hives. It usually presents with itching. Dermographism (dermatographism) is an exaggerated urticarial response which is also called skin writing. It is usually seen in young adults with a fair complexion and it disappears in 6-8 hours. It usually gets off course as the age progresses and it is just of a cosmetic concern. Usually, dermographism does not give any symptoms and usually has a trigger like stick injury, pressure, etc. Complete blood count with differential count and IgE. 1. Acute urticaria. 2. Dermographism. 1. Antihistaminics like Fexofenadine, Levocetirizine. 2. A moisturizer can be applied. 3. If it does not come down, then you can take a week of low dose steroid like Prednisolone 5 mg in the morning before food.