Ariana Page Russell's skin swells when scratched. May 15, 2014— -- A Brooklyn-based photographer is turning the lens on herself to transform a rare skin disorder into art. Ariana Page Russell has ...

“They knew that their skin did something weird, but they didn’t know what it was.” People who reach out to Ariana Page Russell, an artist in Brooklyn, often see their own skin in hers. Many have ...

Dermatographia is a condition also known as skin writing. When people who have dermatographia lightly scratch their skin, the scratches become similar to raised hives. These marks usually disappear ...

Q: My skin has always been sensitive, but lately it is worse, and now I develop mosquito bite-like hives wherever I scratch or rub. What could this be? A: This sounds like a possible case of ...

For as long as I can remember, my skin has been different. As a teen, I thought it was just super sensitive. I blushed easily and would get bright red, raised welts any time I was touched with enough ...

When Art Gets Personal: Woman with Skin Disorder Makes Her Body a Canvas Discover how dermatographia skin condition inspires Ariana Page Russell to etch intricate designs on her body, redefining art ...

Dermatographia is a condition where the skin wells up if it's scratched, pressed, or even just touched lightly. There's no widely understood cause, and many of those affected don't seek treatment.