Scratching on back causes hives..why?!


Question: Everytime my husband gets smacked or even gets his back scratched, he gets red welks (hives) that itch all over his back..what causes this?


Answers: Everytime my husband gets smacked or even gets his back scratched, he gets red welks (hives) that itch all over his back..what causes this?

Dermatographism: Hives that form after firmly stroking or scratching the skin. These hives can also occur along with other forms of urticaria.





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