Ever itch or swell after a shower? Then you may have the rare water allergen. After an interview on a radio show, numerous people called in to say they experience similiar problems to the lady who was allergic to water. The reactions vary in symptoms and severity. Even though rare, more people might suffer than recently thought.

Key Takeaways:

• The Anaphylaxis Campaign – an allergy charity – says there are about 35 known cases in the entire world.
• But after discussing the condition on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show, the production team was amazed when dozens of people came forward to say they were suffering in a similar way.
• It seemed that thanks to our radio phone-in, we had discovered that more people suffer with an allergy to water than previously thought.

“Some people are so allergic to water that even their tears or their sweat can cause them to come out in a rash.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37625178