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I Am 20 Years Old And I Get Itches When My Body Is Wet. Is It Because Of Temperature Reaction Of Body ?

i am 20years old,height of 86cm and weigh between 75 to 80kg and have itches when my body gets wet be it water or sweat,someone told me is due to a reaction of the temperature of my body i am 20years old,height of 86cm and weigh between 75 to 80kg and have itches when my body gets wet be it water or sweat,someone told me is due to a reaction of the temperature of my body
Fri, 13 May 2011
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
it is type of reaction known as physical urticaria -aquagenic urticaria.
it is very rare consition.
u must avoid contact with water and sweat as u can.
i know it is difficult ,but u must take care..
u need to take anti allergic tab and steroid if needed
better to consult dermatologist
stay in cool and dry atmosphere
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I Am 20 Years Old And I Get Itches When My Body Is Wet. Is It Because Of Temperature Reaction Of Body ?

hi it is type of reaction known as physical urticaria -aquagenic urticaria. it is very rare consition. u must avoid contact with water and sweat as u can. i know it is difficult ,but u must take care.. u need to take anti allergic tab and steroid if needed better to consult dermatologist stay in cool and dry atmosphere