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Monday, October 15, 2012
Writing
Challenge: This started 6-7 minutes after the inciting factor and will fade in 15-30 minutes. What is it?
3 comments:
Cutaneous mastocytosis?
dermatographism
it's dermatographism...cutaneous mastocytosis is a great idea for a case though.
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Writing
This is dermatographism, the rapid onset of a wheal and flare reaction after firm stroking, scratching, or application of pressure to the skin.
Sources: UpToDate; Wikipedia.
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