A woman who is allergic to water is forced to hold back the tears during painful reactions because crying causes further agony.
Abbie Plummer, from Maidstone, Kent, breaks out with painful and irritating hives whenever her skin comes into contact with water.
The rare condition leaves the 19-year-old forced to avoid the liquid at all costs – including being ultra-diligent on rainy days, and limiting showers to no more than 10 minutes.
