Skin prick allergy testA drop
of a solution containing a possible allergen is placed on the skin. Then a
series of scratches or needle pricks lets the solution enter the skin. If the
skin gets a red, raised itchy area (called a wheal), it usually means that the
person is allergic to that allergen.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology Current as ofApril 3, 2017 Current as of:
April 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
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