# Skin Conditions as Art Dermatographia Canvas By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-canvas-ariana-pages-body-art References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-skin-artist.html) This young woman has a rare skin condition known as dermatographia. This is an [immune system skin hypersensitivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbiome-friendly-eczema) that releases histamine which is the chemical (neuro-transmitter) your body produces when you're having an allergic reaction. High levels of histamine cause this woman's blood vessels to dilate and make the vessel walls abnormally permeable and this causes the [welts to appear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-itch-roller). The welts reportedly last for 30 minutes, giving the young woman time to [draw various patterns on her body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) and then take pictures of the drawings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skin Conditions as Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore the unique beauty of skin conditions as a form of expression. - **Dermatographia Canvas:** Potential for creating a new artistic medium using the welts caused by dermatographia as a canvas for drawings. - **Immune System Skin Hypersensitivity:** Demand for innovative solutions that can help manage and treat immune system skin hypersensitivity to improve quality of life for affected individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create unique works of art that embrace and celebrate skin conditions as a form of self-expression. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new ways to capture the visual impact of dermatographia and its resulting artwork. - **Healthcare and Dermatology:** Opportunity for healthcare professionals and dermatologists to develop innovative treatments and management strategies for immune system skin hypersensitivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [In-Depth Dermatologist Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derm-detective-demystifying-dermatology.md) - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Eczema Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetaphil-from-scratch-to-soothe-campaign.md) - [Luxurious Beauty Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-skin.md) - [Emotional Wellness Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-dermacare.md) - [Empowering Skin Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positivity-lab.md)