Brooklyn Artist Uses Her Dermatographic Urticaria to Create Stunning, Unusual Photographs

Waxy bumps on skin

Dermatographic urticaria, also known as “skin writing”, is a rare skin condition in which the skin becomes raised or inflamed when it is touched. Occurring in only 4-5% of the world’s population, even some dermatologists will only ever see the problem in medical textbooks. Patients with the disorder, however, usually seek out dermatographic urticaria treatment from local dermatologist specialists, as their condition can uncomfortable and startling. Some, however, will embrace the condition. Take Brooklyn-based artist Ariana Page Russell, for example: her photography project, titled “Dermatographia”, documents a series of beautiful, intricate designs on her skin.… Read More...