Question 1

on a skin prick allergy test what does a 2e mean?

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Just a guess: E usually indicate erythema or the red area around the wheal of a skin test.  I would presume that this meant a 2+ reaction on the erythema. In allergy testing however it is the size the wheal and not erythema that counts the most. Perhaps this question can be better answered by the allergist who did the skin test.

Question 2

how can you treat skin allergies on a one year old ?

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Avoid allergens: Get skin allergy testing on him to exactly know what allergens are causing it and whatever makes  him have skin allergy avoid that allergen.

Question 3

is it possible to develop a skin allergy late in life?

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Skin allergy: Contact dermatitis can occur at any age and can come after years of exposure to a chemical. Allergy to fragrances, detergents, soaps, make-up etc. Are commonly noted after long periods of symptom-free tolerances. Dermatologists have been trained to use patch testing to identify chemical allergy.

Question 4

how do skin allergies affect a child's quality of life?

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Differently: It really depends upon the severity of th reaction. Itching and general discomfort occur. Infection is possible. Treatment consists of frequent moisturizers and antiinflammatory skin agents.

Question 5

please tell me, could a food allergy be entirely in your head?

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No: IgE mediated food allergy is a abnormal reaction to food allergen and is not is one's head. There can certainly be patients who think they may have food allergy and develop food aversion but this is not true IgE mediated food allergy.

Question 6

can bottox injection cause allergy .i have a very sensitive skin?

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Botox Allergies: Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking onabotulinumtoxina (the active ingredient contained in botox) hives; difficulty breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Question 7

please tell me how long is a skin prick allergy test supposed to take?

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Minutes: A trained allergist can place allergy prick skin test in about 2 seconds and interpretation is done at 20 minutes.  The multi-test can place 8 tests at a time to make it even quicker.  For more information on allergy skin testing go to my blog at : http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2012/10/comfortable-allergy-skin-testing/.

Question 8

i have a strange fluid-filled bumps on my skin. is this allergies or something else?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Maybe. If the fluid is thick, white, cheesy & quite small you might have molloscum contagiosum, a mild viral skin infection common in children who have eczema. If the bumps are large blisters filled with yellow fluid that itch intensely you might have contact dermatitis. A common cause of contact dermatitis is poison oak. Have an experienced physician take a look. A picture is worth a 1000 words.

Question 9

can you tell me is there a way stop your skin from getting red because of allergies?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance?: If allergy is causing it, avoidance is the answer. If not avoidable, then antihistamine may be the answer. On the other hand, there are other causes and you may need an allergist to help you sort this out especially when itching is absent.

Question 10

my body is starting to itch all over unser my skin. is tjis a sign kf allergies or something else?

Accepted Answer

Itch: It could be one of many things....Reaction to illness, medications, foods, clothing, detergents, etc....Best is to use a non-sedating antihistamine once to twice daily.

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