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Is igg test an effective in treatment for eczyma?

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

NO: Igg testing only indicates exposure to a particular item (food, drug, etc). Ige testing is considered the gold-standard for evaluation of allergies currently and can be demonstrated by skin or blood testing.

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Answered 9/12/2015

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