welts

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Gao suffers from chronic lumbar spine disease, arthritis, eye problems and chronic urticaria – a skin condition that causes itchy red welts.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“According to her Doctor’s Report, she suffers from ‘urticaria,’ defined as ‘a rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely, sometimes with dangerous swelling.’

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

She recalled pressing so hard against the newly erected fence that the chain-link left diamond-shaped welts on her palms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024

After my son broke out in welts, I took him to the pediatrician for his fourth visit in three weeks.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

Usually I’m a good liar, can make up extraordinarily impressive shit when put on the spot, but right then I couldn’t think of anything remotely feasible to explain the welts.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx