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dermatographism - skin writing
Definition for dermatographism
http://www.healthy-skincare.com/dermatographism.html
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blister(s) or bump(s) on skin
rash on arm(s)
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Dermatographism - close-up
Dermatographism is a condition where lightly scratching the skin raises wheals or welts. Histamine is released, which causes the small blood vessels (capillaries) to ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Dermatographism-close-up.htm
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Dermatographism on the arm
Dermatographism is a condition where lightly scratching the skin raises wheals or welts. Histamine is released at the site, causing the small blood vessels ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Dermatographism-on-the-arm.htm
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Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... known as dermographism, dermatographism or "skin writing" ... Unusual cold-induced disorders: cold-dependent dermatographism and systemic cold urticaria" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatographism
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Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction) Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis ...
Read about anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) causes (insect stings, latex allergy, food ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/anaphylaxis/page5.htm
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Skin Conditions: Hives
Hives is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or patches (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a ... Dermatographism: Hives that form ...
http://www.webmd.com/www/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dermatographism - close-up
Dermatographism is a condition where lightly scratching the skin raises wheals or welts. Histamine is released, which causes the small blood vessels (capillaries) to ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2017.htm
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Affinity Health System
Affinity Health System Health Resources ... Dermatographism ... Read More. Rashes. Itching. Vesicles. Pulse - bounding. Fainting. Bee poison ...
http://affinity-health.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=001466
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Description of Skin Lesions: Approach to the Dermatologic Patient ...
Macules are flat, nonpalpable lesions usually < 10 mm in diameter, although some ... Dermatographism is the appearance after stroking the skin of an urticarial wheal ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec10/ch109/ch109b.html
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL (Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Uni-Hist) side ...
Consumer information about the medication DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL (Benadryl, ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/diphenhydramine-oral/article.htm
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Atopic and Allergic Disorders: Allergic and Other Hypersensitivity ...
... min. False positives occur in dermatographism (a wheal and flare reaction ... because of generalized dermatitis, dermatographism, history of anaphylaxis to ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec13/ch165/ch165c.html
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Allergies and Hives (Urticaria and Angioedema)
A WebMD overview of hives (also known as urticaria) and angioedema ... Dermatographism: Hives that form after firmly stroking or scratching the skin. ...
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/hives-urticaria-angioedema
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Urticaria pigmentosa
Urticaria pigmentosa is a disease that produces and intense. ... Dermatographism - close-up. Dermatographism on the arm. Urticaria pigmentosa in the armpit ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/001466trt.htm?terms=medicare+provider+number
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cetirizine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
cetirizine glossary includes a list of cetirizine related medical definitions and related ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cetirizine/glossary.htm
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Mastocytosis: Allergic and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Merck ...
Mastocytosis is mast cell infiltration of skin or other tissues and organs. ... sign); this reaction differs from dermatographism, which involves normal skin. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec13/ch165/ch165f.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dermatographism on the arm
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Dermatographism on the arm. Dermatographism is a condition where lightly scratching the skin raises wheals or welts. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2018.htm
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EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR (Epi E-Z Pen, Epipen) side effects, medical ...
Consumer information about the medication EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR (Epi E-Z Pen, Epipen) ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/epinephrine_auto-injector/page2.htm
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Description of Skin Lesions: Approach to the Dermatologic Patient ...
Introduction·Description of Skin Lesions· Diagnostic Tests· Pruritus· Skin ... Dermatographism is the appearance after stroking the skin of an urticarial wheal ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch109/ch109b.html
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Hives (Urticaria and Angioedema)
A WebMD overview of hives (also known as urticaria) and angioedema-- including their causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/hives-urticaria-angioedema?page=2
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dermatographism - arm
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Dermatographism - arm. Wheal formation at ... The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/3065.htm
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loratadine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
loratadine glossary includes a list of loratadine related medical definitions and related ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/loratadine/glossary.htm
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Atopic Dermatitis: Dermatitis: Merck Manual Professional
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Dental Disorders. Endocrine and Metabolic ... Introduction·Atopic Dermatitis· Contact Dermatitis ... dermatographism ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch114/ch114b.html
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nortriptyline Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
nortriptyline glossary includes a list of nortriptyline related medical definitions and ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/nortriptyline/glossary.htm
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Allergic reactions
Dermatographism ... Dermatographism ... Hives (urticaria... Hives (urticaria... Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that are ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/firstaid/Allergic-reactions.htm
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ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL side effects, medical uses ...
Consumer information about the medication ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL , ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/antihistamines_with_decongestants-oral/article.htm
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Hantavirus Infection: Arboviridae, Arenaviridae, Bunyaviridae, and ...
The genus Hantavirus consists of at least 4 serogroups with 9 viruses causing 2 ... the face that resembles sunburn, with dermatographism, occurs in > 90%. Relative ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec14/ch191/ch191c.html
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Health Information
A member of SSM Health Care. Body, Mind, Spirit... We care for the ... Dermatographism is a condition where lightly scratching the skin raises wheals or welts. ...
http://ssmhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?pid=2&gid=2018
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Itchy skin: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Itchy skin (pruritus) ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatments ... of the skin (dermatitis), scabies, lice, chickenpox, hives and dermatographism. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/itchy-skin/DS00847/DSECTION=causes
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desloratadine - Allergies: Allergy Symptoms, Treatment, and Medications ...
Allergy information includes articles on allergies, symptoms, treatment, medications, food ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/desloratadine/article.htm
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Itch Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Itch glossary includes a list of Itch related medical definitions and related links on ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/itch/glossary.htm
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PRAMOXINE/CAMPHOR/CALAMINE - CREAM (Caladryl) side effects, medical ...
Consumer information about the medication PRAMOXINE/CAMPHOR/CALAMINE - CREAM (Caladryl) ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/pramoxine-camphor-calamine-cream/page2.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dermatographism on the back
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Dermatographism on the back. In dermatographism, hives are readily produced if the skin is lightly scratched. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2780.htm
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ranitidine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
ranitidine glossary includes a list of ranitidine related medical ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. Esophageal pH Monitoring ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/ranitidine/glossary.htm
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Index: DE: Merck Manual Professional
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Dental Disorders. Endocrine and Metabolic ... Dermatographism. Description of Skin Lesions: Other Clinical Signs. Dermatoheliosis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index/ind_de.html
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amitriptyline Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
amitriptyline glossary includes a list of amitriptyline related medical definitions and ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/amitriptyline/glossary.htm
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ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL LONG ACTING side effects ...
Consumer information about the medication ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/antihistamines-decongestants_-_or...
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Urticaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Urticaria (or hives) are a kind of skin rash notable for dark red, ... (often linear in appearance) are due to a benign condition called dermatographism. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urticaria
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antihistamines-oral Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
antihistamines-oral glossary includes a list of antihistamines-oral related medical ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/antihistamines-oral/glossary.htm
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Hives
Cleveland Clinic ... Chat Online with a Health Educator(Monday - Friday 10 a. ... Dermatographism: hives that form after firmly stroking or scratching the skin. ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/hives/derm_overview.aspx
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URTICARIA (HIVES) - Pedbase.org
allergy is the manifestation of a hypersensitivity reaction to the presentation ... cold, local heat, pressure (dermatographism), solar, exercise-induced ...
http://www.pedbase.org/u/urticaria_hives
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Mastocytosis: Allergic and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Merck ...
Introduction· Angioedema· Atopic and Allergic Disorders· Autoimmune Disorders ... sign); this reaction differs from dermatographism, which involves normal skin. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec13/ch165/ch165f.html
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Urticaria pigmentosa
Dermatographism ... Read More. Rashes. Itching. Vesicles. Pulse - bounding. Fainting. Bee poison ... Urticaria pigmentosa is a skin disease that produces ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Urticaria-pigmentosa.htm
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antihistamines with decongestants-oral Glossary of Terms with ...
antihistamines with decongestants-oral glossary includes a list of antihistamines with ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/antihistamines_with_decongestants-oral/glossary.htm
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Wheal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A wheal or wheal response (also called a welt) is a firm, elevated swelling of ... the phenomenon called dermatographism.[3] Wheals may be formed by the injection ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheal
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cimetidine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
cimetidine glossary includes a list of cimetidine related medical ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. Esophageal pH Monitoring ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cimetidine/glossary.htm
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clemastine-oral Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
clemastine-oral glossary includes a list of clemastine-oral related medical definitions and ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/clemastine-oral/glossary.htm
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desloratadine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
desloratadine glossary includes a list of desloratadine related medical definitions and ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/desloratadine/glossary.htm
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diphenhydramine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
diphenhydramine glossary includes a list of diphenhydramine related medical definitions and ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/diphenhydramine/glossary.htm
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fexofenadine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
fexofenadine glossary includes a list of fexofenadine related medical definitions and ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/fexofenadine/glossary.htm
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Hantavirus Infection: Arboviridae, Arenaviridae, Bunyaviridae, and ...
Introduction· Dengue·Hantavirus Infection· Lassa Fever· Lymphocytic ... the face that resembles sunburn, with dermatographism, occurs in > 90%. Relative ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec14/ch191/ch191c.html
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hydroxyzine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
hydroxyzine glossary includes a list of hydroxyzine related medical definitions and related ... Dermatographism and swelling (angioedema) may accompany hives. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/hydroxyzine/glossary.htm
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