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What is this 'skin' phenomenon known as?
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What is this 'skin' phenomenon known as?

posted at 30/12/2012 10:24 AM GMT on bmj.com
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Dermatographia

Re: What is this 'skin' phenomenon known as?

posted at 30/12/2012 6:57 PM GMT on bmj.com
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Many thanks Tim for identifying the condition.
Dermographism:
Stroking or marking with a sharp or blunt object results in a weal formation within minutes of applying the stimulus. Dermographism is an exaggeration of the normal triple response of Lewis.

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