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Why are my legs unbearably itchy when they get wet?! Please help!

Can someone please tell me why my legs are unbearably itchy after they get wet. If I shave them it feels like thousands of bees are stinging my legs. I don't get any red spots or bumps. I do not have dry legs. It is 100% not my skin care products because just plain water drives them crazy. It's not my own water because it happens everywhere even if my legs are just sweaty they itch. The itching lasts about 30-40 mins but happens multiple times a day. I asked my doctor and she has no idea health care where I live is garbage. Ive noticed when eating an almost vegan diet the itching drastically went down by almost vegan I mean no meat no eggs and just dairy that is in certain foods. I haven't been able to keep up with eating vegan and slowly the itching has gotten much worse. Wondering if anyone ever experienced this and what helps them please please please help
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It’s quite rare but you could be allergic to water, some people have it, you may want to google it as I’m not fully versed in the subject. Hope you feel better soon !
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Thank you!! I’ll check it out!
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Does the temperature of the water seem to make a difference? Do you feel this after a shower only, or is it any kind of water (like if you go swimming for example)?
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Any kind of water any temp, even just dampness in the air makes the itch.
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