##Water allergy(aquagenic urticaria)## Some people develop re | Golden pharma

##Water allergy(aquagenic urticaria)##

Some people develop red, itchy skin when they touch water

Water allergy affects about 1 in 230 million people

Symptoms
-small, raised bumps surrounded by larger, reddened areas
-The rash usually appears on the neck, upper arms and trunk and usually goes away in 30 to 60 minutes
-Sometimes, the person develops other symptoms such as headache, shortness of breath and fainting

Treatment
-Decreasing the frequency of bathing
-Staying inside on rainy days
-Antihistamines
-Barriers-creams that form a barrier between the water and skin

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