Allergy Tests
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have a skin test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Exercise that causes excessive sweating.
- Getting a skin patch wet.
- Taking medicines such as antihistamines or tricyclic antidepressants.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated August 8, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology | |
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| Test Overview | |
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| Why It Is Done | |
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| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
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| What To Think About | |
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