Does Anyone Have Dermatographia And Skin Sensory Issues

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Does anyone else have Dermatographia ( skin writing ) and sensory issues with their skin ?
Do you think they are linked ?

I have skin sensory issues----for instance, I don't like being lightly touched (we used to call one of my older sisters, "Spider Fingers", cuz she would lightly touch your arm, to get your attention, to speak to you - I HATED that; it made me wanna crawl in a hole), and I hate it when someone, like, barely shakes my hand (I've heard it referred to as "shaking hands with a fish"); it actually makes me want to throw-up.

As for Dermatographia: I actually had to look it up, cuz I don't ever remember hearing-of it, before. I don't have that----and, no, it doesn't seem like they're linked; it seems like skin sensory issues would be neurological, whereas it seems Dermatographia would be physiological----but, I'm no expert.

Thanks CC , I've been trying to link my ASD traits with other possibilities , in this case sensory issues related to the skin. Obviously the most obvious answer is SPD but I was just looking at other avenues

I have rather generalized sensory issues; nothing specific as what you stated.

I think your right CC.

I do have about 15 digital books on Aspergers that I've had for a year but I haven't read one of them. I have a real problem reading books and I don't know why , I've only read a few books in my life and it's been decades since I've last read a book from cover to cover unless you count specialist encyclopedia's or price guides

Edit: I've just started The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Maybe your not being able to read, has to do with you, possibly, having ADHD, too----it's a quite common comorbidity, with ASD. I finally got around to making myself go to the doctor, a few weeks ago, to get back on ADHD meds----the catalyst was exactly THAT (not being able to read----and, I LOVE to read); now, all I have to do, is, somehow, get out of my habit (routine) of being on HERE, so much.

Also, maybe you're a "textile person" (I forget what the proper name, is), in that you need to actually HOLD a book, to make you interested in it (as opposed to e-books). I'm like that, as well. When those Amazon thingys came-out, where you could download a whole bunch of books, and carry them around with you, I, initially, thought it was BEYOND cool (I immediately started thinking about a list of all the books, I'd want: a Bible, dictionary, "Harry Potter", "Little Women", "The Sacketts", "Lord of the Rings", etc.)----but, there's just something about holding a book, the way it smells, the being able to turn the page, falling to sleep with it on your chest and waking up, and starting to read, right where you left-off.....

Also, if the PHYSICAL thing is right in front of you / near you (they probably have it, at your local library, too----the Tony Attwood book), you might be more apt to pick it up, and read it; when it's "hidden" on your hard-drive, there's nothing to motivate you to look for it, and so-forth.

Also, maybe you just haven't found anything (any book) to sink your teeth into, yet----I used to be like that; then, someone at work had "The Sacketts", and it sounded really interesting, so I got the book----and, I haven't stopped reading, generally speaking, SINCE!!

Also (and, I'm gonna try to stop saying "Also", now LOL), "specialist encyclopedias" are EXTREMELY cool----I've got several: a Bible one, biology, fashion, cars, dolls, medicines, collectibles, old toys, Greek mythology..... I want one, each, for crocheting / crafts, cooking, trains, and CATS!! (Which reminds me, you can call me "Cat", for short----I used to have an uncle who was called "CC", and he passed, so it sounds a little "off".)

Apologies for abbreviating your name , I'll call you Cat from now on. I do seem to have a strange habit of shortening peoples names even IRL or calling then their full name if they use a shortened version , I have no idea why I do it ( Hi my names Andrew , Nice to meet you Andy : or vice versa )

Yeah I've looked at ADHD and definitely have a couple of traits ( but have no real idea what I have ).

I am a tactile person but I'm not sure that's the issue with books ( I can't put my finger on it ). I find the best way to get my attention is put it on PC screen , I try to do everything I can via a PC .

I've read a few adult fiction books and generally feel I would rather wait for the film than read a book

Wrong Planet is bit of a drug for me and it has yet to cause friction between me & my GF so it can't be that bad ( I hope )

I just finished the Sensory Sensitivity section , I read it out to my GF who is very supportive and actually the person who suggested ASD which is funny because as I gained more knowledge it appears she has it too but copes with it quite well. I found some of the section related to me and the stuff that i said didn't relate my GF would laugh and wonder how I didn't realize that 80% of the sensory section related to me. I find it amazing how well I don't know myself

I'd forgotten when I typed it, that 'adult fiction' has a different meaning to the way I meant it doh!

My daughter and I have dermographia. We both have numerous allergies. I have asthma and eczema (bad).

While I'm not thrilled with things touching my eczema when the flare is off the charts horrible, I have no where near the touch sensitivity of my Aspie husband. He does not have dermographia.

Touch issues are huge for him. Clothes, touching food, anything remotely "wet". Things blowing on him. Forget anything unexpectedly touching him. That is melt down causing territory.

In my cause the dermographia just makes it interesting for the allergist to scratch my arm, and watch the welt form.