Allergies can affect everyone differently, including the symptoms you have and the treatments that work. Mili Shum, MD, an allergist at University of Utah Health, helps patients suffering with asthma ...

Dr. Jones answers the question: 'What Do Skin, RAST Test Results Mean?' — -- Question: What do positive and negative skin or RAST tests mean? Answer: In order to diagnose a child or an adult with ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Springtime is prime time for allergies, but if you don't know what's triggering them, you can always get a prick test. "So allergy prick testing is a type of allergy skin test that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Blood tests do not require direct contact with the allergen but take longer than SPTs. SPTs often use allergen ...

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition. It’s a common type of eczema that usually starts early in childhood. Around 30% of kids who have AD may test positive for a food allergy at ...

At-home allergy tests claim to be convenient ways to check for allergies and intolerances. These tests are available online and in many drugstores and pharmacies. Share on Pinterest At-home allergy ...

Skin allergies are common and often frustrating to diagnose. But new technology could soon help change that. Dr. Alison Bruce, a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic, is helping to develop an artificial ...