Aquagenic Urticaria
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Roberto Leon
Abstract
Aquagenic urticaria, a rare dermatological condition, is defined by localized hive and pruritus upon skin contact with water, regardless of the temperature or type. In simpler words, this condition is an allergy to water. When an individual with this condition is exposed to water, they develop red itchy hives. Even with the major impact on the daily lives of these patients, this allergy is significantly under-researched in the medical field, leading to limited treatment options that are often reliant on trial and error. Individuals that have been diagnosed deserve a chance at living a regular life, and to achieve that we need to conduct more research to better understand how it works, have better management strategies, and improve the quality of life that they experience. This research proposal is looking to improve the current gap in knowledge within the medical field, focusing on diagnostic testing, management, and treatment options. There is also a need to raise awareness of this condition as many people have never even heard of it. Raising awareness will provide information for those currently experiencing these symptoms, as well as assist physicians in diagnosing, testing, and treatment plans. (First-Year Writers' Showcase)
Start Date
27-3-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-3-2024 10:45 AM
Location
Maple A/B
Aquagenic Urticaria
Maple A/B
Aquagenic urticaria, a rare dermatological condition, is defined by localized hive and pruritus upon skin contact with water, regardless of the temperature or type. In simpler words, this condition is an allergy to water. When an individual with this condition is exposed to water, they develop red itchy hives. Even with the major impact on the daily lives of these patients, this allergy is significantly under-researched in the medical field, leading to limited treatment options that are often reliant on trial and error. Individuals that have been diagnosed deserve a chance at living a regular life, and to achieve that we need to conduct more research to better understand how it works, have better management strategies, and improve the quality of life that they experience. This research proposal is looking to improve the current gap in knowledge within the medical field, focusing on diagnostic testing, management, and treatment options. There is also a need to raise awareness of this condition as many people have never even heard of it. Raising awareness will provide information for those currently experiencing these symptoms, as well as assist physicians in diagnosing, testing, and treatment plans. (First-Year Writers' Showcase)