Skin Allergy itching and wet Skin Allergy

[sharmarke]

I had this Skin Allergy for 20 to 16 years of all i can remember i am 26 years old. when i tack shower or go to the gym or run or get my body wet or some think heats my skin then i get that Skin Allergy. it is like itching and like some thing like poison ivy. i need your help on this and i am going to talk to my Dr about this.

[Rose260]

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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

You seem to be having water urticaria.

Water urticaria, or aquagenic urticaria, is a rare condition in which hives develop within 1 to 15 minutes after contact with water. The hives last for 10 to 120 minutes and do not seem to be caused by histamine release like the other physical hives. Most investigators believe that this condition is actually exquisite skin sensitivity to additives in the water such as chlorine but distilled water can also cause this reaction.

Water urticaria is diagnosed by applying tap water and distilled water to the skin and observing the reaction. Contact dermatitis can be diagnosed from your symptoms and physical examination. Blood tests and x-rays are not helpful.

Treatment of water urticaria includes epinephrine, antihistamines, or cortisone-like drugs. Itching can be controlled with cold packs or commercial topical agents that contain menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, aloe, antihistamines, or cortisone preparations.
ref:http://www.myonlinewellness.com/topic/physicallergy

Pls get yourself examined by an allergy specialist and then start with a treatment.

Do keep us posted on how you are doing.