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What is the rare condition that makes people's skin itch from water?
short by Jayant Singh / on Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
Aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that makes people's skin itch from water after showering, being out in the rain or even when they sweat, according to the Cleveland Clinic. People may also feel a stinging, tingling or burning sensation on their skin. It can start shortly after water contact and last from anywhere between 10 minutes to two hours.
read more at Cleveland Clinic