What is a Skin Prick Test? What to Expect and How to Prepare
Allergies are becoming increasingly common in India. Many people suffer from repeated sneezing, itching, rashes, wheezing, sinus problems, or food-related reactions without knowing the exact cause. A skin prick test is one of the most commonly used allergy tests that helps identify substances triggering allergic reactions in the body.
This test is simple, quick, and usually performed in an allergy clinic or hospital under medical supervision.
As a general physician, one common thing I notice in OPD practice is that many patients keep changing soaps, foods, or medicines randomly without actually knowing the real allergy trigger. Proper allergy testing often helps avoid unnecessary restrictions and confusion.
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