40 Weird Allergies That Might Sound Unbelievable But Are Real
As a person with an unexplained allergy that causes me to look like a toad and itch after napping in a field of nettles from time to time, I find these weird allergies so very relatable. Really, you can never know what your not-so-loyal body will throw at you next sometimes! Are you going to have an allergic reaction to pollen that comes from trees that are merrily spread all over the location you live in? Is it going to be your own sweat, for chrissakes?! The sun?? The smell of your significant other?!? Really, body, sometimes you outdo not only yourself but the fruits of our wildest imaginations, too, with these unusual allergies.
Anyway, this is our list dedicated to the weirdest and rarest allergies ever documented. If you have any of these, we feel truly terribly sorry for you. Even if it’s something as ridiculous as cockroach waste or showering, we do understand how hindering these extreme allergies might be in trying to just go about your day. Hopefully, though, you are an allergy-free person, and these weird food allergies (well, not only food – you can literally be allergic to everything) listed here will cater to your scientific curiosity rather than the hope of finding your mystery ailment listed here. If it’s the curiosity-feeding part, you’re in for a definite treat! And if you thought that people are basically allergic to just oranges, peanuts, and shellfish, your existing idea of allergies will be trampled to dust. Not to spoil the fun, but, among a myriad of other things, you can also be allergic to your own child. Your. Own. Child!
So, ready to check out the curiosities that we’ve gathered in this list? If so, scroll on down below and have a look at these highly unbelievable yet very true allergies that people have. And, if you have any words of condolence to those actually living with these sad allergies, share them in the comments section.
Bandaids – if you’re allergic to adhesive bandages, you’ll often react to acrylate and methacrylate – the chemicals commonly used in tape adhesives to make them adhesive. The two types of reactions to such allergy are irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.
Vibrations – For people who suffer from vibratory urticaria, coming into contact with something that’s vibrating—a lawnmower or, say, a motorcycle —can cause itching, swelling, blurry vision, and headaches.
Being touched – For people with dermatographia, even a light scratch becomes a raised red line and causes the skin to swell. Approximately five percent of the population suffers from dermatographia, though many people with it don’t ever seek medical treatment.
Going outside – People with solar urticaria – sun allergy- can take medications for symptom control, but if left untreated, exposure to sunlight can cause everything from a skin rash to nausea.
Tomatoes – Now this one isn’t as rare, but imagine being Italian and allergic to tomatoes?! Major clinical manifestations of this allergy include Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), urticaria, dermatitis, systemic reactions, rhinitis, abdominal pain, and anaphylaxis.
Coins – Nickel allergy is often associated with earrings and other low-quality jewelry. But nickel can be found in many everyday items, such as coins, zippers, eyeglass frames, cosmetics, detergents, and even some electronics, including cellphones and laptops. Coming into contact with nickel might cause itching welts that usually settle down once the culprit is out of sight.
Books – Used bookstores and libraries are known for their musty sweet smell—but people with dust allergies can have serious problems in spaces like these! The same goes for attics, basements, storage rooms, and, yes, the bookshelves in your house. Basically anywhere there’s dust!
Wool – There’s a thing called textile or clothing dermatitis and it’s a form of contact dermatitis. Your skin is reacting to the fibers in your clothes might cause an itching sensation.
Your own child – Pemphigoid gestationis is a painful pregnancy-related skin allergy. This autoimmune disease causes itchy bumps and blisters on the abdomen that can spread all over the body.
Wine – When someone says that they’re allergic to wine, they are actually allergic to sulfites. Well, usually. Sulfites are the compounds found in wines and dark beers that can trigger itchy eyes and a stuffy nose.
Showering – People suffering from aquagenic urticaria get a bout of hives every time their skin comes into contact with water. On the upside, the symptoms usually fade within an hour, but once they’re in contact with water, it all starts up again.
Heat – When a person with this allergy is exposed to heat or gets sweaty, they may develop small, terribly…
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