Strange allergies what do i do
at the end of school last year, i developed this skin allergy. whenever i even slighty scratch my self, it gets pretty red and swells up right around the line of the scratch. it's so strange..
i went to the doctor and she prescribed me this special lotion. it did not work at all.
i don't know what to do. i guess the deal is just i have super sensitive skin? it's not even light, i'm a little tan (if that changes anything...) it's still weird how this just started recently, though.
what is this, and how do treat it??
Answer:Hi, it sounds like you may have something called dermographism. It is a form of hives (urticaria). Here's a website with some info and pictures. http://dermnetnz.org/reactions/dermograp...
Antihistamines like benadryl, claritin or aerius can stop this from happening.
Hopefully this helps!
I'm wondering what you are being scratched with. It might be an allergy to whatever that might be....cat, poison ivy, brush, fingernails, etc. . A trip to an allergist would be a good idea if it is a big bother.He can test you for many things and maybe come up with an answer and a remedy. Just keep on investigating and you will find it sooner or later . Good luck!