F.M.Egrishover 6 years ago

Case study

Water allergy 🤔 Aquagenic urticaria, also known as water allergy and water urticaria, is a rarely disease .The defining symptom is an itchy skin reaction resulting from contact with water, regardless of its temperature. It is sometimes described as an allergy, although it is not a true histamine-releasing allergic reaction like other forms of urticaria. This seems to not be affected by different temperatures of water, such as cold or hot, or chemicals such as fluorine and chlorine, since it is reproduced with distilled water and medical saline. The symptoms of aquagenic urticaria (inaccurately called water allergy) are similar to all the other types of physical hives. This may include wheals or small raised hives, intense itching, skin flushing in the areas that are prone to water contact. The symptoms may appear within minutes after the body comes in contact with the water. The hives associated with aquagenic urticaria are typically small (approximately 1–3 mm), red- or skin-colored welts (called wheals) with clearly defined edges. It most commonly develops on the neck, upper trunk and arms, although it can occur anywhere on the body. Some people have itching too. Once the water source is removed, the rash generally fades within 30 to 60 minutes. There is no treatment that will rid the person of symptoms of aquagenic urticaria. Most treatments are used to lessen the effects of the disease to promote more comfort when the body must come in contact