Skin testing
Skin testing is the best way to find out what, if anything, is causing a person's allergic problems. It involves putting a small drop of a solution containing allergens (for example rye grass, or dust mite) on the skin. The skin is then scratched and if you are allergic, a small hive comes up (like a mosquito bite). It is very safe if performed properly and not painful.
It works very well for food allergies, particularly if they are immediate; hay fever; asthma; eczema and some drug allergies. Your General Practitioner will be able to advise you as to whether you need these tests.
The tests are done on the day you attend and we usually get a result within 20 minutes.
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