Aquagenic urticaria is an extremely rare type of hives (raised, itchy rash) triggered by contact with water. Some people call aquagenic urticaria "water allergy." Urticaria is the medical term for ...

The patient was diagnosed with aquagenic syringeal acrokeratoderma, a rare entity in which brief exposure to water results in the formation of pale or translucent edematous papules on the palmar ...

The American Academy of Dermatology has honored board-certified dermatologists Jean-Pierre Galliani, MD, FAAD, and Naomi Johansen, MD, FAAD, as Patient Care Heroes for their diagnosis and treatment of ...

Aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition where people have an allergic skin reaction to water. The reaction typically involves hives and bumps and can occur as often as several times a day. People with ...

Aquagenic urticaria causes painful hives when skin contacts water. It can be diagnosed with a water challenge test by a dermatologist. Antihistamines or protective creams help manage the symptoms.

A 25-year-old British woman is afflicted with a rare water allergy, known as aquagenic urticaria, which prevents her from even taking a bath. According to Kendal Bryce, a shower or being caught in a ...

Water is an essential part of our lives, and for most people, it’s harmless. A rare disease called aquagenic urticaria, though, can make it difficult for some people to come in contact with water.

Aquagenic urticaria refers to hives caused by exposure to water. It is also known as water allergy and is an extremely rare condition, with only 37 cases reported in medical research. Aquagenic ...