II. Epidemiology
- More common in middle aged males
III. Symptoms
- Intense itching within 15 minutes of water contact
- Persists on average for 40 minutes
IV. Signs
- No associated skin findings (except excoriations)
V. Differential Diagnosis
VI. Management
- Treat concurrent Xerosis
- Capsaicin cream applied tid for 4 weeks
- Ultraviolet B Phototherapy
VII. Course
- May recur after each water exposure for years
VIII. References
- Habif (1996) Dermatology, Mosby, p. 137
- Noble (2001) Primary Care Medicine, Mosby, p. 781
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