if so... how do they bathe??
2007-04-21 11:54:56 · 18 answers · asked by GleN 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
As a doctor, I've met a person who was, in a sense, allergic to water. They had aquatic pruritis. The symptoms -- itching, burning, and/or a prickly sensation -- usually show up within minutes of coming into contact with water. There are no visual changes to the skin, although some people do get mild (but itchy) red bumps on their chest, back, arms or legs. And although doctors don't know the cause for sure, the most popular theory is that it's a hypersensitivity to additives or minerals in the water. Hope that helps.
2007-04-21 12:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by Holy Mackerel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it would be possible to be allergic to water because everyones human body consists of 70% water.
2007-04-21 18:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by runescape sucks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
impossible since your bodys 3/4's water. They could be allergic to something in unpure water though.
2007-04-21 18:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by bumblecustard 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
About 70% of the fat free mass of the human body is made of water so uhm I don't think so
2007-04-21 18:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so...but that would be really unfortunate if it existed. Basically, you'd die. I mean, our body's are made up of 70% water, which would mean that your body is killing you just for being a body...weird
2007-04-21 18:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The water would have to be bad.
2007-04-21 18:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by Q.London 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Allergens are proteins. There are none in water (no other organic material for that matter)
2007-04-21 18:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
And how do they live without drinking water?
2007-04-21 18:57:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe in France
2007-04-21 18:58:34 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of this rare condition.
There must be special liquids void of certain things.
2007-04-21 22:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋