Her Skin Itched for Weeks—She Thought It Was an Allergy, Until the Truth Shattered Her World. For 32-year-old Laura Gómez, a mother juggling daily life and motherhood, the relentless itching started as nothing more than a minor nuisance. She assumed it was an allergic reaction—maybe to a new detergent, food, or soap. To be safe, she made changes.

She swapped out her soaps, avoided certain foods, and even visited a dermatologist. The doctor prescribed topical creams and antihistamines.