Chronic Urticaria Linked to Specific Gut Bacteria and Metabolic Pathways

Can You Be Allergic to Water? (Aquagenic Urticaria)

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MDYou can be allergic to water. However, it is an extremely rare condition. Aquagenic urticaria (water allergy) causes painful hives when the skin comes into contact with water.If you have this rare skin condition, the skin reacts to water, triggering a series of painful reactions that can make everyday activities like showering difficult.Jump to Key Takeaways.Алексей Филатов / Getty Images Aquagenic urticaria …

Chronic Urticaria Linked to Specific Gut Bacteria and Metabolic Pathways

A causal link between chronic spontaneous urticaria and gut microbiota, with metabolic pathways potentially acting as mediators, offer new avenues for research and clinical understanding.