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Itchy skin, bumps and rash
by bankerqueen, Apr 05, 2009 06:49PM
Please help! lately when I bathe or shower-when finished and drying off I start to terribly itch and once I start to scratch all over. Before I know it I have red scratch marks all over my body, then I notice a red rash appears and some white bumps. usually lasts for atleast 30-45 minutes please help!!
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Do you have history of allergic reaction or irritation? This could be due to the soap or even the water. 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 a few minutes after and do not seem to be caused by histamine release like the other physical hives. This could be associated with sensitive skin or to additives in the water such as chlorine. If it persists, have this evaluated further for proper management.
Take care and keep us posted.
How do you know if you or a loved on has it? Water urticaria is diagnosed by applying tap w
Thanks so much for you concern.
Gina