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Symptomatic dermographism (SD, formerly also known as urticaria factitia) is a form of chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) characterized by chronic itch and the development of itchy wheals upon skin exposure… Click to show full abstract
Symptomatic dermographism (SD, formerly also known as urticaria factitia) is a form of chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) characterized by chronic itch and the development of itchy wheals upon skin exposure to friction, for example after rubbing or scratching of the skin (1). SD is one of the most common forms of CIndU and can be associated with a high burden and strong quality of life (QoL) impairment, and it often is: In a recent study, in 150 patients with SD, over half of the patients reported disturbed sleep and chronic fatigue, almost half had significantly impaired QoL, and 7% stated that a normal life was not possible for them, with major effects of SD on work, leisure, sports, and social activities and contacts. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Year Published: 2019
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