Will My Dermatographia Go Away?

Symptoms of dermatographia usually go away on their own, and treatment for dermatographia generally isn't necessary. However, if the condition is severe or bothersome, your doctor may recommend antihistamine medications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), fexofenadine (Allegra) or cetirizine (Zyrtec).

Is dermatographia permanent?

Is dermatographia permanent? Most people with dermatographia are asymptomatic and otherwise healthy. The natural course of dermatographia is unpredictable and may last for months or years, or occur intermittently. In many people, dermatographia improves over the years and clears on its own or with treatment.

Can you grow out of dermatographia?

Individuals have differing experiences with dermatographia. For some people, it resolves completely within a few months, and for others it continues for years. Some reports suggest that, for many people, the condition either disappears or stabilizes enough to no longer be a problem within 1 to 2 years.