Synonym(s)
Dermographism whiter; White dermographism
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Fading of the skin after coating with a blunt object due to congenital or acquired increased readiness of the skin vessels to contract.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
For atopic dermatitis, atopic diathesis, typhus, endemic, hypothyroid and ichthyosiform skin conditions. In atopic dermatitis, white dermographism belongs to the diagnostic minor criteria.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer