Water is an essential part of our lives, but it can be dangerous if you’re allergic to it. You may think that water allergies only affect children and that adults are immune from these types of problems, but this is not always the case. Aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that affects people of any gender and age; however, it does seem to affect more males than females.
If you think you might have an allergy to water or other liquids like milk or juice (also called lactose intolerance), talk to your doctor about whether they need further testing before giving treatment.
Aquagenic urticaria:
Aquagenic urticaria—or simply aquagenic rash—is a type of hives that occurs in response to cold water, hot water, showering, and bathing.
The symptoms include Itchy red bumps that look like small welts or pustules on the skin. The bumps may be round or oval in shape and they may have edges where they’re slightly raised from the surface of your skin (known as papules).
You can also see them on other parts of your body such as underarms or knees; sometimes there are no visible signs, but you feel irritated by something like soap when washing usually!
The bumps can be painful and itching is often severe, but the rash usually goes away after several hours. The condition usually affects both women and men, but it may not always develop at the same age.
In general, aquagenic urticaria occurs when you’re exposed to water that contains certain chemicals or minerals that attack the lining of your body’s cells; this causes red spots on your skin (hyperemia) and sometimes more serious symptoms like swelling of the face, lips or tongue (angioedema).
It is a rare condition — possibly affecting 1 in 230 people.
It’s true that some people can develop an allergy to water, but it is a rare condition — possibly affecting 1 in 230 people. The good news is that you don’t need to worry about being allergic to water because it isn’t contagious and there is no cure for this type of allergy.
If you’re not sure whether or not you have an allergy to water, talk with your doctor first!
The rash can appear on the neck, face, and chest. It may also be found on the back or arms. Small rashes are often itchy and painful while large rashes are sometimes red in color (depending on your skin type).
People who suffer from this condition can break out into a rash after coming into contact with water.
It can affect anyone of any age and gender. While it’s rare, people who suffer from this condition will often break out into a rash after coming into contact with water.
Conclusion
It is possible to be allergic to water, but the chances are very low. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important that you see a doctor right away. If possible, get checked out by an allergist before taking any steps to treat your condition.
