Question 1

should i go to a dermatologist or an allergist about an allergic rash?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are sure it is allergic and want to find out what you may be allergic to, i'd sat the allergist. If there is any doubt, go to see your primary doc or a dermatologist.

Question 2

my 4 year old has redness, slight swelling under her eye people have been asking if she's bruised or allergic. it seems worse with summer heat and swimming pools but especially heat. should we see a dermatologist or an allergist? thank you !

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist: If it is only under one eye it is probably not an allergy. I would suggest an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

what is better, an allergist or dermatologist?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It all depends on the problem. Both treat allergic skin condition such as eczema, hives, and contact dermatitis.

Question 4

allergists or dermatologists.  which ones can better treat some bad ant bites?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If the reaction is a drop in blood pressure, hives and wheezing with fire ant bites, an allergist can desensitize the individual to decrease the likely hood of a repeat severe allergic reaction. With a local reactions only either can treat the reaction.

Question 5

do you know who is better an allergist or dermatologist at treating an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Depends: if acute allergic reaction any MD would help initially, chronic allergic skin conditions can be co-managed, some severe cases may require special expertise of either in managing the condition, good luck

Question 6

i have hives since 4 months. should i consult allergist or dermatologist? i was prescribed loradatine for 2 weeks but it didn't help.the hives appear at new places on the body everyday and itch a lot for a couple of hours.

Accepted Answer

Allergist vs Dermatologist: Any competent specialist in either field would help you, now that it is there for 4 months it became chronic, there are several other antihistamines than loratadine to deal with your case in different dose regimens, beside other medicines if needed, more important is history, examination and probably some investigations, good luck

Question 7

for skin rash is it better to see an allergist or dermatologist?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what is causing the rash and how it looks.... Sometimes your regular medical doctor (internist/pediatrician/fp) can help you decide.  If it is red, itchy then an allergist is usually a good idea.  If it's dark then a dermatologist is a good idea.  This is just a general "rule of thumb"...

Question 8

i need to go to the doctor for ongoing rashes, but should i go to an allergist or dermatologist?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: I  would see dermatologist, if not respond with med given, skin lesions can get biopsy i
as well.

Question 9

i have very painful itchy skin, no rash. comes and goes. have seen dermatologist and allergist. this has been going on for 5 years.

Accepted Answer

It would be hard for: us to determine the cause or the treatment . Don't know what your medical workup showed or your diagnosis. Sometimes acupuncture can be used to treat symptoms even if cause is not known.

Question 10

my lips, bottom in particular has a burning itchy feeling. i have been to the dermatologist, allergist and dentist with no answers. could it be sinus?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: When pain is due to a functional abnormality of the nervous system it is called neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain can occur spontaneously, is often exaggerated and it is a constant, dull, aching, burning pain. See a neurologist for evaluation.

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Should i go to a dermatologist or an allergist about an allergic rash?

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My 4 year old has redness, slight swelling under her eye people have been asking if she's bruised or allergic. it seems worse with summer heat and swimming pools but especially heat. should we see a dermatologist or an allergist? thank you !

A member asked:

What is better, an allergist or dermatologist?

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Allergists or dermatologists. which ones can better treat some bad ant bites?

A member asked:

Do you know who is better an allergist or dermatologist at treating an allergic reaction?

A member asked:

I have hives since 4 months. should i consult allergist or dermatologist? i was prescribed loradatine for 2 weeks but it didn't help.the hives appear at new places on the body everyday and itch a lot for a couple of hours.

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For skin rash is it better to see an allergist or dermatologist?

A member asked:

I need to go to the doctor for ongoing rashes, but should i go to an allergist or dermatologist?

A member asked:

I have very painful itchy skin, no rash. comes and goes. have seen dermatologist and allergist. this has been going on for 5 years.

A member asked:

My lips, bottom in particular has a burning itchy feeling. i have been to the dermatologist, allergist and dentist with no answers. could it be sinus?

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