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Dermatographic urticaria

Seen in about 5 percent of the population, Dermatographism is caused by Mast cells in the surface of the skin releasing histamines upon light scratching of the skin's surface. The histamines released cause the skin to swell in the affected areas.

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Health: HAVE YOUR SAY
From Independent, The (London), 4/10/02

The Question of Health postbag and e-mail box regularly fill up with readers' answers to the questions on this page. Some agree with my suggestions, but often they propose different answers. Keep your questions - and answers - coming.

LM comments on my suggestion that dermatographism could be treated with antihistamines:

I have suffered from chronic dermatographic urticaria myself. Several years ago I was given an "urticaria challenge" by a well- respected dermatologist at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. It was discovered I had reactions to yeast, mould and malt. A simple change of diet has meant a huge reduction in attacks, and being able to stop taking antihistamines. Taking them on a daily basis over the long term can have side-effects.

Please send your questions and suggestions to A Question of Health, `The Independent', Independent House, 191 Marsh Wall, London E14 9RS; fax 020-7005 2182; e-mail to health@in-dependent.co.uk. Dr Kavalier regrets that he is unable to respond personally to questions

Copyright 2002 Independent Newspapers UK Limited
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