Do you know that even harmless substances that are found in the environment like pollen or pet dander can trigger allergies?
Healthline.com said that allergies are the immune system’s “response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body.”
The most common allergens include pollen, dust, pet dander, and mold among others.
Some people are also allergic to certain kinds of medicine, detergent, and even food like shellfish, peanuts, and milk.
But there are also certain types of allergies that are uncommon and hard to treat.
In this article, CDN Digital is listing down some of the uncommon allergies affecting people in the different parts of the world. We may have already experienced some of these allergies but were unaware of what this is called.
Fish odor
A seafood allergy is not uncommon. It is estimated that one in every 200 people is allergic to seafood.
However, around 15 percent of the earth’s population may experience a different reaction to the odor produced by fish or seafood products.
This type of allergy is triggered when seafood is being cooked. People with this kind of allergy react to the vapors and steam being produced from said cooking.
Fish and seafood release a certain kind of protein called amines during cooking. This causes allergies on the airways and lungs of certain individuals.
While avoiding the consumption of fish or seafood can be easy, accidental exposure to its odor may result in serious trouble.
Vibrations
A very rare form of physical urticaria is caused by vibrations.
For people, who suffer from this condition known as vibratory urticaria, coming into contact with something that vibrates can cause swelling, itching, headaches, and blurry vision.
Researchers said that this kind of an allergy can trigger the release of inflammatory substances into the body causing hives and rashes.
Simple acts such as clapping of the hands, running, traveling or the use of a drill can trigger this kind of an allergy.
Continuous vibrations that last for an hour or less can result in self-consciousness and discomfort.
Water
Can someone be allergic to this very important substance in our life?
Believe it or not, some people are allergic to water!
However, this affects only one in every 23 million people.
Aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition wherein water of any temperature causes intense itching and painful hives on the human skin.
Regular activities such as taking a bath and swimming are extremely difficult for individuals with this kind of an allergy.
People with aquagenic urticaria can only handle a minute of contact with water while they drink carbonated or distilled water.
Sun
Allergies caused by exposure to the sun often results in an itchy rash, headache, and nausea.
Known as solar urticaria, this a rare condition happens when the human skin is exposed to UV radiation or even visible light. Exposure induces a case of urticaria or hives that can appear in both covered and uncovered areas of the skin.
Its most common symptoms include the presence of severe blisters and bleeding under the skin.
Those who are allergic to the sun need to cover up from head to toe.
Nickel
Nickel is a kind of metal that is mixed with other metals to produce alloy. It is commonly found in jewelry, glasses frames, zippers, and even in cell phones.
But do you know that exposure to nickel also triggers allergic reactions?
People who suffer from nickel allergy may develop skin irritation and even rashes.
Rashes caused by exposure to nickel takes a few hours or even a couple of days before this would manifest on the skin.
Electricity
People, who suffer from electrosensitivity, say they are sensitive to electrical fields generated by-products such as cellular phones, microwaves, computers, and even those coming from power lines.
Its symptoms include headache, ringing in the ears, and fatigue.
Several studies were already conducted in the past to prove that electrosensitivity exists and most, if not all, of the outcome of these studies are still being debated to date.
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