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Raised itchy welts after a trigger
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-27. It presents "Raised itchy welts after a trigger" as a Easy Dermatology puzzle. The final answer is Hives.
Answer
Hives
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 19-year-old develops raised itchy patches after eating shrimp.
Clue 2
The welts move and change shape over hours in this fictional case.
Clue 3
The skin looks swollen but the patches are temporary.
Clue 4
Allergy is one possible trigger clue.
Clue 5
The medical term is urticaria.
Clue 6
The answer is the common name for these itchy welts.
Plain-language explanation
Hives are raised itchy welts on the skin, also called urticaria. The puzzle uses a trigger, transient welts, and itching.
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