Comments on: Skin Condition Dermatographia Made Into Art http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/ The Neat Side of the Web Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:50:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Pat http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-1202133 Pat Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:43:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-1202133 I'm 27 years old and I started to develop this a few days ago. I thought I had some new allergic reaction to something and tried searching the internet on what could be causing it. When I saw a picture on wikipedia of someone scratching numbers on their arm, I thought I'd give it a try my running my finger one time on my arm and it turned into some kind of rash in the form of the letter I scratched. I hope this does away because the itching is really bothering me. I’m 27 years old and I started to develop this a few days ago. I thought I had some new allergic reaction to something and tried searching the internet on what could be causing it. When I saw a picture on wikipedia of someone scratching numbers on their arm, I thought I’d give it a try my running my finger one time on my arm and it turned into some kind of rash in the form of the letter I scratched. I hope this does away because the itching is really bothering me.

]]> By: mel http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-1107098 mel Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:41:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-1107098 I'm 31, have had this for 10 years. My doctor says this is a mild version of an autoimmune disorder called mast cell disease. There are too many mast cells in my body but they are weak. Mast cells are concentrated mostly in the skin, lungs and GI tract. I get my blood/urine tested every 6 months to make sure it doesn't progress. If you have "skin writing" disease and asthma and sensitive stomach/ulcers you should get a hold of a GOOD doctor and try to understand why your body is making so much histamine. Zyrtec and claritin don't do too much except make me feel more tired. Blood tests show I'm not allergic to anything but the histamine attacks make me feel like I'm going to have a heart attack. Let me know if anyone else with dermatographia has these other symptoms. I’m 31, have had this for 10 years. My doctor says this is a mild version of an autoimmune disorder called mast cell disease. There are too many mast cells in my body but they are weak. Mast cells are concentrated mostly in the skin, lungs and GI tract. I get my blood/urine tested every 6 months to make sure it doesn’t progress. If you have “skin writing” disease and asthma and sensitive stomach/ulcers you should get a hold of a GOOD doctor and try to understand why your body is making so much histamine. Zyrtec and claritin don’t do too much except make me feel more tired. Blood tests show I’m not allergic to anything but the histamine attacks make me feel like I’m going to have a heart attack. Let me know if anyone else with dermatographia has these other symptoms.

]]> By: Zoe http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-804670 Zoe Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:01:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-804670 I've had this condition for about the last 3 years, mine burns like hell when i first scratch but its still my party trick!! I’ve had this condition for about the last 3 years, mine burns like hell when i first scratch but its still my party trick!!

]]> By: Arthur http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-627250 Arthur Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:57:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-627250 Ha I have this aswell! It is genetic, i doubt u got it from a swimming pool... My mates used o draw things like nazi symbols on my forearms infront of my jewish drama teacher. or make a slit on my wrist... funnny stuff Ha I have this aswell!
It is genetic, i doubt u got it from a swimming pool…
My mates used o draw things like nazi symbols on my forearms infront of my jewish drama teacher.
or make a slit on my wrist…
funnny stuff

]]> By: Irritated1986 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-618411 Irritated1986 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:33:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-618411 You guys are all crazy who thinks that this is cool. obviously you don't understand how irritating it is. how much it can burn or itch and how bad it is to not ba able to go anywhere without looking like a freaking tomato. people always asking "what the hell is on your neck"..... it sucks okay. but all you can do is take tablets... You guys are all crazy who thinks that this is cool. obviously you don’t understand how irritating it is. how much it can burn or itch and how bad it is to not ba able to go anywhere without looking like a freaking tomato. people always asking “what the hell is on your neck”….. it sucks okay. but all you can do is take tablets…

]]> By: Coco http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-507366 Coco Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:17:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-507366 I have the same condition. It's bothersome most of the time--I can't get near anything that has a raised or rough surface as it can cause the welts. Sometimes, however, my skin condition amazes me--I also draw and write on my skin like Ariana. It makes for a good conversation piece, too. Hahaha. :) I have the same condition. It’s bothersome most of the time–I can’t get near anything that has a raised or rough surface as it can cause the welts. Sometimes, however, my skin condition amazes me–I also draw and write on my skin like Ariana. It makes for a good conversation piece, too. Hahaha. :)

]]> By: Nettie http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-503602 Nettie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:38:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-503602 I've had this condition for years but my doc said it wasn't unusual since I have allergies, eczema and asthma. I've always just called it 'skin writing' since it's easier to remember! The best thing about it is you have a pretty cool party trick, plus you can amuse yourself easily if you've got time to waste, the worst thing is the accidentally scratching your face and having strangers come up and exclaim 'Oh my God! What ever has happened to you???' Antihistamines work well to reduce the effects but they only seem to control it temporarily. I’ve had this condition for years but my doc said it wasn’t unusual since I have allergies, eczema and asthma. I’ve always just called it ’skin writing’ since it’s easier to remember!
The best thing about it is you have a pretty cool party trick, plus you can amuse yourself easily if you’ve got time to waste, the worst thing is the accidentally scratching your face and having strangers come up and exclaim ‘Oh my God! What ever has happened to you???’
Antihistamines work well to reduce the effects but they only seem to control it temporarily.

]]> By: LolaRennt http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-502211 LolaRennt Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:41:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-502211 I've had that condition since I was 12. I'd guess that puberty caused more than just the obvious changes. I'm almost 35 now so I'm guessing it's here to stay. Ariana must have some pretty good self restraint. The light scratches that cause the welting shown would have caused me some considerable itchiness, leading to a long scratchfest. Glad to learn that this thing has a name and I'm not the only person out there with it... I’ve had that condition since I was 12. I’d guess that puberty caused more than just the obvious changes.

I’m almost 35 now so I’m guessing it’s here to stay.

Ariana must have some pretty good self restraint. The light scratches that cause the welting shown would have caused me some considerable itchiness, leading to a long scratchfest.

Glad to learn that this thing has a name and I’m not the only person out there with it…

]]> By: MadDog http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-479869 MadDog Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:55:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-479869 Seatown represent! Seatown represent!

]]> By: Dani http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-439930 Dani Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:35:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-439930 Oh, and interestingly enough. It's genetic. My 3 children have it, too! Oh, and interestingly enough. It’s genetic. My 3 children have it, too!

]]> By: Dani http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-439925 Dani Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:29:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-439925 I've always had this condition.] Very rarely itches, it does get warm where I've been scratched. Oh, and that last picture looks neat. I'll bet it's when the welt is starting to go back, because all the redness around the swelling goes away well before the welt does. Also, if I touch the welt, it changes color to white momentarily. There's a name for that, but I can't remember off hand. It doesn't worsen the condition to write on my skin and it doesn't really last that long. Benadryl and Claritin don't completely prevent the swelling on my skin, but may have reduced the amount of swelling a little. Anyway, it doesn't interfere in my life and I've never thought about taking anything to stop it. And yes, like everyone's been pointing out, it absolutely does not hurt. I’ve always had this condition.] Very rarely itches, it does get warm where I’ve been scratched. Oh, and that last picture looks neat. I’ll bet it’s when the welt is starting to go back, because all the redness around the swelling goes away well before the welt does. Also, if I touch the welt, it changes color to white momentarily. There’s a name for that, but I can’t remember off hand. It doesn’t worsen the condition to write on my skin and it doesn’t really last that long. Benadryl and Claritin don’t completely prevent the swelling on my skin, but may have reduced the amount of swelling a little. Anyway, it doesn’t interfere in my life and I’ve never thought about taking anything to stop it. And yes, like everyone’s been pointing out, it absolutely does not hurt.

]]> By: Jamison http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-438889 Jamison Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:53:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-438889 yeah, I've had this skin condition all my life, great to finally know the name of it. it's great for keeping your arms warm if you're stuck out in the cold without a jacket. as far as sex goes, it doesn't seem to be a problem for me there, unless I'm just really rough with my skin there. shaving anywhere on my body is a bitch though. my face and elsewhere will swell up if I try to get in close, especially with a dull razor. then the itching starts. yeah, I’ve had this skin condition all my life, great to finally know the name of it.

it’s great for keeping your arms warm if you’re stuck out in the cold without a jacket. as far as sex goes, it doesn’t seem to be a problem for me there, unless I’m just really rough with my skin there. shaving anywhere on my body is a bitch though. my face and elsewhere will swell up if I try to get in close, especially with a dull razor. then the itching starts.

]]> By: isa http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437445 isa Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:23:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437445 fascinating and beautiful. by the way, ska, no, she does not need to get a tan. fair skin is lovely. fascinating and beautiful.

by the way, ska, no, she does not need to get a tan. fair skin is lovely.

]]> By: kateri http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437416 kateri Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:55:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437416 It doesn't hurt at all. I discovered I had this from just sitting on a park bench. the seat going into the back of my legs triggered it. And just like JPS said, I found that Zyrtec kept in under control. It doesn’t hurt at all. I discovered I had this from just sitting on a park bench. the seat going into the back of my legs triggered it.

And just like JPS said, I found that Zyrtec kept in under control.

]]> By: knottylindsi http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437383 knottylindsi Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:00:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437383 Wow! So interesting and a great way to take advantage of the situation. Very beautiful :) Wow! So interesting and a great way to take advantage of the situation. Very beautiful :)

]]> By: JPS http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437210 JPS Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:14:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-437210 Just FYI - I have the same condition and have found that a Claritin (or generic equivalent) taken a few times a week keeps the symptoms away completely. Just FYI - I have the same condition and have found that a Claritin (or generic equivalent) taken a few times a week keeps the symptoms away completely.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-436069 anonymous Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:54:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-436069 wow. beautiful. and so pale ._. the last pic was really, i dunno, the writing was kinda entrancing wow. beautiful. and so pale ._. the last pic was really, i dunno, the writing was kinda entrancing

]]> By: Spacelady http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-435693 Spacelady Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:53:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-435693 I think this is absolutely beautiful and wish I could play and photograph you... any chance your in or coming to or could come to Calgary, Alberta? Gorgeous, and I love that you have that humor to play and use this GIFT so wisely. !! ;) I think this is absolutely beautiful and wish I could play and photograph you… any chance your in or coming to or could come to Calgary, Alberta?

Gorgeous, and I love that you have that humor to play and use this GIFT so wisely. !! ;)

]]> By: Marco http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433735 Marco Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:24:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433735 What about sex? Is that a problem or... :D What about sex? Is that a problem or… :D

]]> By: RandomAhole http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433654 RandomAhole Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:57:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433654 Uhh. I need eye bleach now. This seems somewhat emo. Uhh. I need eye bleach now. This seems somewhat emo.

]]> By: Larfin Jackarse http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433597 Larfin Jackarse Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:44:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433597 For what it is worth. I picked up a variant of this 17 years ago in the mountains of Sulawesi (Indonesia) by swimming in the 1 star hotel pool (used to be a 5 star) and I couldn't resist the lovely open sewer pit (I mean pool). Got some in the mouth.....big moistake. No pain, no ability to write letters (well this never occurred to me) but lots of itching. Cortisone helps but pills are bad news so lots of scrip high-cortisone cream (in Oz at least). In the last 12 months I have been going to a UV clinic (run by skin Doctor's) and they burn it out of you with high UV. Very effective. It doesn't help my mind that two young Ozians females just died of sunbed UV exposure. I hope my comments help somebody because until the last skin quack, none of them had any idea. They all called annular arrhythmia (which is quackian for 'no effin idea'). For what it is worth.

I picked up a variant of this 17 years ago in the mountains of Sulawesi (Indonesia) by swimming in the 1 star hotel pool (used to be a 5 star) and I couldn’t resist the lovely open sewer pit (I mean pool). Got some in the mouth…..big moistake.

No pain, no ability to write letters (well this never occurred to me) but lots of itching. Cortisone helps but pills are bad news so lots of scrip high-cortisone cream (in Oz at least). In the last 12 months I have been going to a UV clinic (run by skin Doctor’s) and they burn it out of you with high UV. Very effective.

It doesn’t help my mind that two young Ozians females just died of sunbed UV exposure.

I hope my comments help somebody because until the last skin quack, none of them had any idea. They all called annular arrhythmia (which is quackian for ‘no effin idea’).

]]> By: Matt http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433343 Matt Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:06:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433343 I had this last year, it sucks. Not paying attention then you look down and your stomach, or your neck or your arms are massively itchy and they have welts on them. Its thought to be caused by stress. For me I had to get rid of some stressors in my life, I think thats what helped me get rid of it I had this last year, it sucks. Not paying attention then you look down and your stomach, or your neck or your arms are massively itchy and they have welts on them. Its thought to be caused by stress. For me I had to get rid of some stressors in my life, I think thats what helped me get rid of it

]]> By: smoothlou http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433322 smoothlou Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:26:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433322 The pics are really cool. I too have this, since I was about 13 I think, and I had no idea that some people could only get it for a short period of time. Also, while it's not all that painful, the itching can get to be a bit much... The pics are really cool. I too have this, since I was about 13 I think, and I had no idea that some people could only get it for a short period of time. Also, while it’s not all that painful, the itching can get to be a bit much…

]]> By: spank http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433309 spank Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:00:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433309 you have gorgeous skin, beautiful pictures :D you have gorgeous skin, beautiful pictures :D

]]> By: bryan http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433266 bryan Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:22:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433266 Had the chance to see her work before and talk with her. She does great work. Had the chance to see her work before and talk with her. She does great work.

]]> By: lilricky http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433084 lilricky Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:26:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433084 Check out the images, they were cropped with photoshop. If you open the first image in photoshop you can see a thumbnail of the original uncropped photo. Lets just say that theres a little bit more skin revealed than what she intended to show ;) Check out the images, they were cropped with photoshop. If you open the first image in photoshop you can see a thumbnail of the original uncropped photo. Lets just say that theres a little bit more skin revealed than what she intended to show ;)

]]> By: Dr. Awkward http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433026 Dr. Awkward Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:55:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433026 Sweet. Well done turning an annoyance into something really cool. Sweet. Well done turning an annoyance into something really cool.

]]> By: Tim http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433018 Tim Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:53:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-433018 I've had that condition but I got over it. The terrible thing about it is that when you do get scratched, the swelling itself gets really itchy and I eventually give into the temptation and scratch it, causing it to spread. I'm not sure how I got over it, but I've been watching what I put into my body and I'm still confused. The good thing is that it's GONE. I’ve had that condition but I got over it. The terrible thing about it is that when you do get scratched, the swelling itself gets really itchy and I eventually give into the temptation and scratch it, causing it to spread. I’m not sure how I got over it, but I’ve been watching what I put into my body and I’m still confused. The good thing is that it’s GONE.

]]> By: Holla http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-432990 Holla Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:19:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-432990 I would love to do a whole scene on someone instead of just patterns. I would love to do a whole scene on someone instead of just patterns.

]]> By: Claire http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-432986 Claire Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:18:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/03/skin-condition-dermatographia-made-into-art/#comment-432986 Amazing! I have this condition too, and people always ask me if I hurt myself! Usually because I scratched my shoulder or neck and I look like I was whipped with a cat o' nine tails. Truly, it doesn't hurt, it takes almost no pressure to make my skin raised and red. Mine has gotten better since I was in high school, but I've had it for at least 10 years. I wonder if it's still sensitive to make art on...I'll have to find some artistically inclined friends! Amazing! I have this condition too, and people always ask me if I hurt myself! Usually because I scratched my shoulder or neck and I look like I was whipped with a cat o’ nine tails. Truly, it doesn’t hurt, it takes almost no pressure to make my skin raised and red.

Mine has gotten better since I was in high school, but I’ve had it for at least 10 years. I wonder if it’s still sensitive to make art on…I’ll have to find some artistically inclined friends!

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