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What Does Red And White Lines On The Arms And Face Indicate?

Hi I keep getting this thing and it happens and random times I started getting it on my arm first or small on my face but now sometimes out of nowhere I get it all over my back it all red with white raised lines all over it please let me know what it is
Thu, 7 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to dermatographia. The exact cause of dermographic urticaria is unknown. Some advices that I can give to you are:

-Avoid stress
-Use soaps without fragrance.
-Take cool or lukewarm showers.
-Use a humidifier during cool, dry months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does Red And White Lines On The Arms And Face Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to dermatographia. The exact cause of dermographic urticaria is unknown. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Avoid stress -Use soaps without fragrance. -Take cool or lukewarm showers. -Use a humidifier during cool, dry months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.