I am 18 years old and I have been struggling with my skin for several years. Ever since I was 14 I have had itching skin after I have been in contact with water. I have asked several skin doctors about this, but they have told me there is nothing I can do about it, even though they don't ever check what it is. They more or less ignore what I try to tell them. So that's why I'm asking you.
It first started when I took a dip in the sea (Canary Islands). Ever since, my skin has been sensitive from water, itching a lot and becoming red, with white in the middle, as if mosquitoes has been there. However, sometimes, it won't be same. Like showering in upper Sweden (Stockholm) the itching was much less extreme, as well the water in France. (Avigon) Another detail is that if I have been in contact with water first, it will start itching and what not, but the second time (after becoming dry first, and that takes several minutes) it won't itch or anything. I will become a little red, but that's about it. My skin also reacts from sweat. It also doesn't matter matter what temperature it is.
The skin doctors have told me that this would most likely disappear some years ago, but it's becoming worse. At first, it was only on my chest and on my back. Now, it's spreading to my stomach, arms, entire back, and thighs, and instead of just itching, it burns as well.
I would be so grateful if you could help me! Swimming has always been a great passion to me, and taking relaxing baths is always something I have loved... however, it's hard to enjoy water when I become like this. It's torture, and it makes me so sad I can't find help. What could this be? Is there anything I should try out? Thank you!