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New Dermatographia: What is helping you?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 8, 2023 | Replies (194)

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@nicolemm

My daughter, who is pregnant and serving in the military in the medical field developed Dermographism after her Moderna booster shot (January 2022). Her symptoms started 14 days after her booster. Her previous Covid vaccines were in the beginning of 2021. She developed hives all her face and hands. Her doctor originally thought this was due to her pregnancy and allergies. After a visit today to a dermatologist it was confirmed her hives, skin writing is due to the booster. She is on allergy pills and once the baby is born she was told to increase her intake of said allergy pills. She is extremely worried this will not go away and is concerned how she can continue to work in healthcare and care for a baby without having all the hives and breakouts. I'm trying to find out what treatments are available and if other's have seen improvements with taking allergy pills such as Zyrtec?

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@nicolemm Please send well wishes and a big thank you to your daughter. The CDC approved the Moderna Booster Oct. 21, 2021. I had my Moderna booster Oct. 25, 2021. Hives and Dermatographia developed 10 days (November 4) after the booster. I am currently taking Allegra 180 mg. 5:30 am and 5:30 pm. The dermatologist told me I could take up to 4 doses a day. (Zyrtec did not work at all for me.) I have had the Dermatographia for the past 3 1/2 months. The hives went away after a month. The Allegra makes the work day tolerable. The evening hours for some reason are terrible for me. My ears, neck, chest and upper back continue to be the most affected areas with Dermatographia. Tell her to hang in there and congrats on your new grandchild! @hellopeeps