Catalog

Aquagenic pruritus

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Aquagenic pruritus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1090223712

Aquagenic pruritus is characterised by a widespread severe, intense, pricking and itching of the skin on contact with water. There are no observable skin lesions but the intensity of the itch may impede normal activities, limit bathing and lead to severe depression. Itch associated with polycythaemia vera may be triggered by water contact.