A water allergy, also known as Aquagenic urticaria, is a rare condition that causes itchy hives to develop when the skin comes into contact with water. — healthing_ca healthing allergies dermatology skinhealth rarediseases
Those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. GETTYwhich causes people to have an allergic skin reaction to water.
If you thought coping with a stuffy nose, itchy eyes and sneezing during ragweed season when the plant’s pollen is released into the air was a major nuisance, things could be worse. Imagine getting nasty hives and bumps as often as several times a day when you come into contact with water. It can be devastating, interfering with work, social and daily life. And what about taking a shower or a bath? Walking in the rain is no picnic either.
, when asked what causes a water allergy. “The water seems to cause a histamine release from mast cells in the skin that leads to hives, which is consistent with an allergy. Mast cells are immune cells in connective tissue throughout the body. They regulate immune responses, blood vessel formation and dilation, and overall balance.
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