Minnesota toddler allergic to water

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An 18-month-old girl suffers from a condition where she is allergic to water, including her own sweat and tears.

Ivy Angerman, from Hastings, Minnesota, was diagnosed with aquagenic urticaria in October, People reported.

It's an extremely rare condition where hives form on the skin when it comes in contact with water.

Urticaria can break out for several reasons, including food allergies, a reaction to very hot or very cold temperatures, scratching or rubbing.

Currently, the only treatment for aquagenic urticaria is taking antihistamines before being exposed to water.

Those who have the condition are also advised to wear moisture-wicking clothing and keep an even keel temperature to prevent sweating.

It can also help to take quick shower and to never bath.

RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. Toddler being diagnosed with condition
2. Breakouts can be caused by food allergies, temperature changes, scratching and rubbing
3. Condition is treated with antihistamines
4. Sufferers should wear moisture wicking clothing, keep temp stable and take quick showers

VOICEOVER (in English):
"Ivy Angerman, from Hastings, Minnesota, was diagnosed with aquagenic urticaria in October, an extremely rare condition where hives form on the skin when it comes in contact with water."

"Urticaria can break out for several reasons, including food allergies, a reaction to very hot or very cold temperatures, scratching or rubbing."

"Currently, the only treatment for aquagenic urticaria is taking antihistamines before being exposed to water."

"Those who have the condition are also advised to wear moisture-wicking clothing and keep an even keel temperature to prevent sweating. It can also help to take quick shower and to never bath."

SOURCES: People, Global News

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