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what is a scratch test and what are the risks?

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Tests for allergy!: Scratch tests are used for detecting allergens for a particular patient. When we say that you are allergic to penicillin, we mean that your immune system makes an antibody called ige antibody against penicillin, which can result in a reaction. When we do a scratch test, we apply the possible allergens on the skin with a scratch. If you are allergic to that item, it will show a local itchy reaction.

Question 2

what is cat scratch fever?

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Bartonella henselae: This is caused by a strain of bacteria that often thrives in the secretions of young kittens.It ends up in lymph nodes where it can cause conspicuous swelling.A variety of antibiotics can kill the germ but the treatment is often started too late to prevent some of the symptoms.

Question 3

what is cat scratch disease?

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Bacterial infection: Cat scratch disease is a bacterial uinfection caused by bartonella henselae and b. Clarridgeiae.  There are 25, 000 cases annually in the us.  It is characterized by a papule or pustule at the site of innoculation with swollen regional lymph node swelling.   Csd is usually treated with a 5 day course of zithromax.

Question 4

my doctor talked over my head. we are confused. what is cat scratch disease?

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Cat scratch disease.: Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted by a cat scratch or bite.  Usually it will resolve with our treatment. The primary system is swollen lymph nodes.

Question 5

what is the best scratched eye treatment?

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Depends: The best treatment is whichever treatment your eye doctor feels most comfortable with. Depending on when they trained is the treatment that one will receive. If they trained earlier, the treatment could be the placement of an antibiotic ointment, a drop to relax the iris and then a patch or contact lens would be placed . Nowadays, many are not patching the eye and just use topical lubricants.

Question 6

what is better for scratches: hydrocortisone or antibiotics? which is safer?

Accepted Answer

Scratch treatment: Most scratches don't require medication. If there is bleeding, your body will make a scab that will close the wound. It depends on what scratched you. Cat scratches, can be infectious. If your scratched area develops an infection, you need to have it checked. But if you must pick one or the other, pick antibiotic for most scratches. Unless it was poison ivy, then you have a 96% chance of allergy.

Question 7

what is good for a scratch in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Time for a visit: It is important for this to be evaluated to see if it crosses the cornea, or clear part of your eye.If so, proper medication can be prescribed.

Question 8

what exactly is an allergy scratch test?

Accepted Answer

Best allergy test: Scratch or prick skin testing is the primary skin test method used by allergists. A drop of the material in question is put on the surface of the skin and a small pointed device is used to prick the skin surface exposing a very small amount of the material (antigen) to the subject. If the person has sufficient numbers of sensitive mast cell a hive appears due to histamine released = positive test.

Question 9

bleeding under my skin on arm when scratching. what is it and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Loss of fat padding: Weight loss from gastric bypass causes you to loose some of the fat" padding" that lies under your skin and that acts like a cushion. Thus your skin can be more easily be damaged by forceful scratching, similar to what is seen in the elderly who also bruise easily from loss of supporting fat beneath the skin. Consult your doctor if your bruising is frequent or extensive.

Question 10

i have a reddish brown circle in my armpit and it itches like crazy but huts when i scratch. what is it what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Tinea: Could be a fungal infection that commonly occurs in "moist" areas of the body. Tinea corporis - google it for images. It responds well to prescription strength topicals. See a dermatologist.

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