A South Carolina woman has been left unable to shower due to a debilitating water allergy, which causes her to experience excruciating itchiness upon contact with H2O. “It’s been difficult to navigate as a young woman,” Loren Montefusco, 22, told Caters News Agency of her condition. The Southerner specifically suffers from aquagenic urticaria, a variant … Read more
She’d rather they not come. Sexual intimacy plays an important role in a relationship, whether it’s romantic, spontaneous or a little risky. But for one woman engaging in any ejaculate inducing acts can lead to a burning sensation that takes the mood from hot to cold right quick. Allison Tennyson, 34, confessed she’s allergic to … Read more
Big lips, bigger lawsuit? A Brazilian woman is considering legal action after claiming she “almost died” from a terrifying allergic reaction to lip filler. Barbara Martiniano, 27, was inspired to undergo the cosmetic procedure after seeing influencers show off their artificially enhanced lips on Instagram. “I didn’t think it was something that could cause any … Read more
Medical experts preach about how water is good for your skin — but for one woman, it has the complete opposite effect. Kimberlee Mills, who goes by @everydaywithkym on social media, revealed she’s allergic to water and how difficult it is to even take a shower. “It’s just one of the most uncomfortable experiences,” Mills confessed … Read more
An 11-year-old dancer has developed a painful skin condition that makes her allergic to her own tears and sweat, and excruciatingly painful to continue her favorite sport. Summah Williams was hospitalized at the end of 2022 after her skin dried out into cracks and became red and inflamed beneath a layer of shedding skin. At … Read more
Here’s some not-so-hot news for fans of hot sauce. The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall on Tuesday for hot sauce products from Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, due to “undeclared wheat.” On Jan. 4, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the company that the label does … Read more
An allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock has been named as the official cause of death for Food Network icon Michael Chiarello. A source from the Napa County Coroner’s Office reportedly told TMZ on Wednesday that the celeb chef’s anaphylactic shock then led to a heart attack. The insider said Chiarello was taken to … Read more
A Seoul content creator with extensive allergies joked that she has “37 new ways to die” after recently discovering new foods she’s allergic to. Joanne Fan, 21, shares how she lives her life and travels the world as a highly allergic eczema sufferer, with her 19,000 Instagram and 81,000 TikTok followers. “I grew up with … Read more
A TikTok influencer is sparking concern for not using her EpiPen while experiencing a “life-threatening allergic reaction” — instead, she continued to film. Shivaika Sewlal, 22, has gained hundreds of thousands of social media followers by posting videos sharing how she lives with over 40 allergies, eczema and asthma. She recently went viral with a … Read more
Many people with chronic hives learn to avoid the common triggers that make their condition worse. But what would you do if you were allergic to water? That’s a question that Tessa Hansen-Smith, 25, has to ask herself every day, as she contracts hives after any contact with water. Today, she’s raising awareness about one … Read more
She was but a prick away from death. Ploy Ling, 23, thought she was going to die after she had a severe allergic reaction to an allergy test. “I had a moment where I thought I was going to die because I was shaking and was like, ‘this [isn’t] normal,’” she told Kennedy News. The … Read more
This trip got off to a berry bad start. Chloe Fitzpatrick, 24, claims she was “discriminated” against on a 3-hour Jet2 flight in August because the airline refused to stop selling daiquiris, rose wine, and fruit pastilles — despite her severe airborne strawberry allergy. “If I had a reaction, I’d go into anaphylactic shock, and … Read more
A woman in the UK was left suffering from a painful and debilitating allergic reaction for weeks after spending over $1,200 on veneers last year. Lily Lindsay, 29, decided to get the procedure after spending her entire life being self-conscious of her smile, especially her two front teeth, so she shelled out the money for … Read more
It was God’s plan. A woman in an unhappy relationship prayed to erupt in an allergic reaction as a sign to leave her boyfriend, claiming the good Lord answered her calls to heaven when she broke out in hives and landed in the hospital. Zakiya Ivey had doubts about her month-long relationship earlier this year … Read more
It’s the law of reaction. A Massachusetts gal claims she’s allergic to her boyfriend because she breaks out in rashes whenever they’re together — however, trolls claim it’s a sign of infidelity. A video describing her alleged literal red flag is currently going viral on social media. “There’s something on him that makes me have … Read more
It’s all fun and games until someone breaks a nail — or has an allergic reaction. A fresh mani could lead to a lifelong issue. Dermatologists say they’re seeing an increase in allergic reactions to acrylic and gel nails, with some doctors seeing the phenomenon “most weeks,” according to a BBC report. Methacrylate chemicals, key … Read more
This woman’s sex life took a nutty turn. A 28-year-old woman thought she was allergic to her partner’s sperm when she suffered “vaginal pains and burning” after unprotected sex with her partner. But doctors later discovered it was her allergy to nuts to blame, according to her case published in the medical journal Annals of … Read more
The mother of a little girl who is allergic to the sun has revealed what life is like with the debilitating condition. Sophie Gray was just eight weeks old when she was diagnosed with sleep apnea and has been on oxygen since she was born. The now 11-year-old has just been able to go without … Read more
A man had to abstain from sex because he was allergic to his own orgasm, doctors have revealed. The 27-year-old, who wasn’t identified, would suffer flu-like symptoms whenever he ejaculated. His ‘distressing’ illness, thought to have started a decade earlier, meant he ‘actively avoided’ having sex or even getting into a romantic relationship. Although a … Read more