Aquagenic pruritus is a skin condition in which the skin starts to itch, burn, or have a tingling sensation after it comes in contact with water. This condition can occur as a reaction to medication like Bupropion or due to conditions like polycythemia vera, in which the body makes too many red blood cells.
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Why am I getting itchiness after taking bath and while sweating?
Query: Hello doctor, My body is getting severe itching after taking a bath or while sweating. Initially, it used to happen only in winter 4 to 5 years back and then gradually started in rainy days also. Now in summer also while sweating. It is so irritating like that I am going to be mad. I have stopped us... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you are suffering from aquagenic pruritus (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Take the tablet I am prescribing and show me again after 15 days. Get the investigation mentioned below done. Read Full »