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On the allergy test, what is the allergen on top of Dust Mites?

Vivian T asked:

I got allergy tested and was positive for Dust Mites and when I got home the area for the allergen above it was irritated for two days. What is that?Say Goodbye to Allergies

What allergy tests should I buy for my girlfrend?

Steve asked: I want to pay for my girlfriend to get allergy tests done as a birthday present for her. My question is, which tests should I sign her up for, and where can I get it done without paying an arm and a leg?

She has had really bad acne the past year when [...]

Allergy Testing? “Scratch” tests scheduled. Please any advice or knowledge?

miz lily asked: I’m terrified. I remember as a young girl at about 4, I had these tests done. They wish to re-test me as I don’t have the results, and it’s 20 years later.
I was highly allergic (+5) to about everything they did to me. They took needles and poked all over my [...]

How do I get my son tested for a peanut allergy?

Emz77 asked: My son (who is almost 2) had peanut butter at a friend’s house a couple of weeks ago and was fine (it wasn’t given to him, he took it from another child’s plate). Last week my daughter and I were eating some peanuts and again my son took some, I wasn’t overly worried [...]

How reliable are home allergy tests?

dmuldawer asked: Hi. I’ve been diagnosed with multiple allergies and have undergone treatment (shots and meds) for years. My last skin test was in mid-November and it showed me having allergies to cats, ragweed, and juniper trees, among other things.
The biggie for me is cats since all my friends, parents, and [...]

How can i get a child allergy tested privately if my GP refuses to refer?

Part Time Cynic asked: She is 3. She has severe skin reaction to egg white and suspected intolerance to wheat. She had eczema as a baby but we took her off milk and it cleared up. My GP was difficult in prescribing soya formula for her but eventually gave in.
Me and my [...]

i’ve heard allergy tests(to see if your alergic to something)hurt really bad and are pointless, is this true?

Ben O asked: i’ve heard allergy tests(to see if your alergic to something)hurt really bad and are pointless, is this true?Say Goodbye to Allergies

Has anyone heard of the Liquid Gold allergy test and treatment?

PandaJ asked: My peke has horrible allergies that we’ve had a hard time figuring out the cause. We’ve done food tests, home allergen tests, just anything the vet has suggested.
Our last visit, she told us about a new allergy test that can supposedly identify the irritant in the dog’s blood and then through a series [...]

At home food allergy tests. are they reasonably effective?

????? asked: Someone mentioned the MyAllergyTest at-home kit in my question about celiac disease (thanks!).
Are these tests reasonably effective? Is this the best at-home test, or are there other at-home brands that are more effective? I’ve never heard of this sort of thing until now.Get Your Breath Back

Can I do cat allergy test before having a cat?

AngieB asked: This may sound silly, but I really don’t know if this makes any sense… I would like to get a kitten, but I am worried that my son might be allergic to cats. He has no symptoms now, but he has such a sensitive skin and has a slight pollen allergy. I am [...]