MEDizzy
MEDizzy
HA
Husain A. Nasserover 3 years ago

19 years male have some kind of itchy response when water touch his skin especially when he go to shawer i really have no idea about this just water no chemical like soup can produce this reaction after 20 min of start taking shawer he begine to feel the reaction of itchy skin stay for 40 min at average after completing shawer sometimes washing his hand dont develop this action or small amount of water dont harm him and he have this since he was 12 or 13 years old or younger but between this range did you have an idea about this ??

549
Top rated comment
over 3 years ago

Hi, this isn't so much strict medical advice as it is anecdotal. It sounds like Aquagenic Pruritis- a condition I've struggled with on and off my entire life. In particular, mine flared up badly ~19 and has been consistent for the past 8 years. If allergy tests yield no results (which I doubt they will tbh), ask if he finds himself itchy after getting wet from the rain, swimming, excessive sweating, etc. There's very little research on what causes it or how to treat it but it's thought to be autoimmune so benadryl/normal allergy meds won't help. Steroids might but that's pretty drastic treatment for something that goes away in an hour and can be prevented most of the time. I keep my itching at bay with the following steps: 1) Assess any food allergies/sensitivities. Though not directly the cause, avoiding foods that I'm allergic to (like dairy) can reduce the severity/length of my itching, though it doesn't stop it completely. Maybe that it takes longer for your immune system to flare up on your skin if it's not already on high alert from your diet? 2) Limit contact with water (wear 100% cotton/moisture wicking clothes, always bring an umbrella, etc.). In summer/warm weather, it's especially important to wear decent cotton/linen clothing- can't tell you how many times I've worn the most adorable polyester shorts only to start itching the moment I sit down and the sweat on my clothes is pressed back onto my skin. In cases like showering, I always end my shower by soaking my full body in the hottest water I can stand for a couple minutes, then drying off immediately and hopping under a blanket. The reason for this is explained below. 3) This ties into why I do #2 above- avoid any situation where you get wet and then experience a temperature change while wet. Once again, personal experience here, but I've noticed the itching seems to flare up when my skin's receptors feel intense temperature change as a result of moisture on my body. So spilling water on myself and drying off right after is fine, while something like getting under a warm shower where half my body is wet and cold is absolute hell. Anyway, sorry for the long post, but I really wanted to pass all the information I have onto someone suffering from the same strange disease. I know how frustrating it can be to deal with something so small but so monumental (and very unbelievable for most people). I hope this can help in any way! Edit: this is double posting for some reason and I can't delete one of the comments without deleting both.

Other commentsSign in to post comments. You don't have an account? Sign up now!
over 3 years ago

You wrote the IELTS,OET,TOEFL,NCLEX,USMLE,PTE,HAAD,DHA,PLAB,MCCQE,CELPIP,BCS,SCH,MOH,GMAT,MRCEM,MRCS etc and not sure to make it?,Click https://wa.me/ ‪+44 7451 205301‬ or +1(209) 400-6723upgrade your scores before the exam results are published, Buy leaked question next writing date,buy authentic certificate without sitting for the exams.

over 2 years ago

Really strange disease trying for treatment but i didn't find anything , your steps help alot thank you it's really occur after 20 min of shower (at the end while going out ) so mostly it's by changing in temperature also rain , sweat do same reaction

about 2 years ago

Hi he could have a condition of the blood called polycythemia Vera increased red blood cell count and also more basophils causing the itching

Recent MCQs















Show more MCQs

Recent flashcard sets















Show more flashcards