Rare Allergy Affliction: 22-Year-Old Woman Claims She Can't Shower Due to Water Allergy
A 22-year-old woman from South Carolina, Loren Montefusco, has revealed that she is allergic to water, preventing her from showering and causing severe itching, according to a report in the New York Post. Montefusco suffers from aquagenic urticaria, a rare form of hives that manifests as a rash upon exposure to water. With only 37 documented cases in medical literature, this condition is exceptionally uncommon, making Montefusco’s experience highly unique. She noticed the problem when she was aged 12. Montefusco explained that her itching can persist for up to an hour after any water exposure, making it challenging for her as a young woman. Describing the sensation as an itch deep beneath the skin’s surface, she shared her struggle to resist scratching, resorting to self-induced pain to divert her focus from the irritation. The 22-year-old first noticed the condition at the age of 12, and it has progressively worsened over the years. After seeking medical attention three years later, s...