What is Dermographism or Dermatographic Urticaria?
Dermographism is a condition in which people will experience a wheal type reaction after the skin is rubbed or touched in a way that produces a response. In some people, the reaction can burn, sting, and even itch. For others, it may not hurt at all. For many people with Dermatographia, simply rubbing a coin, or stroking a pencil or sharp object along the skin will result in a welp or “wheal” type of a reaction. The person is usually fine any other time, and shows no symptoms at all.
