Friday, 28 August 2009

The top 10 of the world's weirdest allergies: Allergy to the sun, Hives, sweat, urticaria, heat, hormones, vibration, exercise, pressure


The top 10 of the world's weirdest allergies


In recent years the incidence of allergies has grown exponentially and continues to increase. The appearance of intolerance to certain elements is becoming more frequent, but until recently was detected at an early age, it is now common to find in adults and even elderly.

The allergy has become a global scourge that afflicts both young and old to profoundly affect the quality of life of its victims. The statistics are alarming, only in Europe and North America more than 50 million people suffering from allergies and it is estimated that by 2015 one in two people to suffer, so allergists concern has focused on prevention of them.

An allergy is defined as the hypersensitivity of an organism to a particular substance to be inhaled, ingested or touched, causes reactions ranging from excessive itching or irritation to more severe symptoms.

There are widely known as allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma or certain food allergies to eggs or milk. However, allergies are another set of strange or unusual as those described in the top 10 world's rarest allergies, published on the Internet website Health.com.



Starting from the least to most rare, the top 10 weirdest allergies according to this publication is:

Allergy to the sun
It is believed that is because the skin does not tolerate the proteins that are generated by receiving solar radiation. Sufferers have small rashes, excessive itching and the worst burns, even when carrying clothing or sunscreen.

Hives or allergy to water aquagenica
It is a rare allergy that occurs after being in contact with water at any temperature and in any condition. In severe cases to the contact of body fluids themselves can trigger a reaction. This condition seriously complicates personal hygiene and care of sufferers.

Allergy to sweat
It is manifested by the appearance of welts and care should be taken as the components of this fluid can cause discomfort that may require more medical care.

Allergy to cold urticaria Frigor
It is believed that fungi and mites that thrive in winter are the cause of this allergy that appears to have enough exposure to cold or frozen foods. It manifests with skin rash, wheezing, decreased blood pressure and difficulty breathing.

Allergy to heat
People intolerant of high temperatures may get hives, excessive sweating and even hallucinations.

Allergy to hormones
The most common is the rejection of estrogen and progesterone. This allergy is controlled with medications and antihistamines.

Allergy to vibration
It is usually associated with mechanical vibration, those suffering feel the vibration as assault, his body begins to release histamines, causing proliferation of eruptions and sores in just a few minutes.

• Allergy to exercise
The physical activity occurs or other agent that reacted with body movement. In most cases it can be ingested from food, alcohol, or the climate where business practices.

Allergy to pressure or dermatographism
It is a type of hypersensitivity related to any type of stroke or grip is made in the skin. It manifests with spots or hives.

Hypersensitivity to semen
It's a very strange allergy. Its most common symptom is the appearance of hives, itching and irritation that is often confused with an STD. It is estimated that affects 5% of couples have infertility problem.

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