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Is There Any Test To Determine Skin Allergy?
I have an allergy or so I believe that s what it is that shows up on my skin every so ofen. Sometimes it will itch and at other times, it wont. I changed my sheets, did my laundry in hot water with a different detergent, changed what I eat and still the welts pop up every so often. Is there a test that I can do that will determine the cause for this phenomenon?
Fri, 2 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Before believing that the lesions or the symptoms that you are developing are due to allergy, you need to get clinical assessment.
Consult a concerned doctor (dermatologist) for clinical examination, relevant investigations and thus management.
In case the lesion turns out to be allergic, allergy tests are available e.g. patch test to determine the allergen responsible for the symptoms.
A dermatologist or an immunologist can perform the allergen test.
Thanks and take care
Dr Sailja P Wahal
Before believing that the lesions or the symptoms that you are developing are due to allergy, you need to get clinical assessment.
Consult a concerned doctor (dermatologist) for clinical examination, relevant investigations and thus management.
In case the lesion turns out to be allergic, allergy tests are available e.g. patch test to determine the allergen responsible for the symptoms.
A dermatologist or an immunologist can perform the allergen test.
Thanks and take care
Dr Sailja P Wahal
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