Table 1 The breakdown of the various precipitating events as seen below in
From: Prevalence and characteristics of aquagenic pruritus in a young African population
Characteristic of water | Frequency(Males) | Frequency(females) | Both(males & females) |
|---|---|---|---|
Cold water | 25(16.7%) | 20(22%) | 45(19%) |
Tepid water | 0 | 5(6%) | 5(2%) |
Rain water | 25(16.7%) | 30(33) | 55(23%) |
Well water | 30(20%) | 10(11%) | 40(17%) |
River water | 5(3.3%) | 10(11%) | 15(6%) |
Water & sponging | 30(20%) | 10(11%) | 40(17%) |
Water & particular soap | 5(3.3%) | 5(6%) | 10(4%) |
Water & any soap | 5(3.3%) | 0 | 5(2%) |
After towelling | 25(16.7%) | 0 | 25(5%) |
Total | 150(100%) | 90(100%) | 240(100%) |