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Dermographism in Infant/Neonate
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Dermographism in Infant/Neonate

Contributors: Jeffrey M. Cohen MD, Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Susan Burgin MD
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Synopsis

Dermographism is an abnormal wheal and flare reaction in the skin induced by pressure, which develops over minutes and is usually asymptomatic, although some forms are associated with pruritus. Inadvertent stroking or rubbing of the skin will result in corresponding linear wheals. The cause of dermographism is unknown, but clinically it appears similar to urticaria and is seen more frequently in patients with urticaria and atopic dermatitis.

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ICD10CM:
L50.3 – Dermatographic urticaria

SNOMEDCT:
7632005 – Dermographism

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Last Reviewed:05/24/2022
Last Updated:05/25/2022
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Dermographism in Infant/Neonate
A medical illustration showing key findings of Dermographism : Linear configuration, Wheal
Clinical image of Dermographism - imageId=1308870. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Linear pink, edematous plaques with surrounding pink erythema on the back, with similar papules (hives) in the vicinity.'
Linear pink, edematous plaques with surrounding pink erythema on the back, with similar papules (hives) in the vicinity.
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