Aquagenic Pruritus: Understanding Itching Triggered by Water Aquagenic pruritus is a skin condition characterized by intense itching, tingling, or burning sensations after contact with water, despite the absence of a visible skin rash. Symptoms may occur after bathing, showering, swimming, exposure to rainwater, or excessive sweating. The itching can begin within minutes of water contact and may persist for several minutes or even hours. While the skin often appears normal, the condition can sig