Skin Allergy Treatment Brookline MA

Find top doctors who perform Skin Allergy Treatment in Brookline, MA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Brookline, MA.

Local Businesses

Peter A.D. Rubin

(617) 232-9600
44 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445


Michael Tantillo

(617) 383-6250
235 Cypress Street Suite 210
Brookline, MA 02445


Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Surgery , Plastic Surgery

1-617-667-0709

Brookline, MA 02445


Leonard Miller

(617) 735-8735
Suite 427 One Brookline Place
Brookline, MA 02445


Alan S Rockoff

(617) 731-2390
1101 Beacon St – Suite 1e
Brookline, MA 02446


Donald Jay Morris

617-383-6250
235 Cypress St Ste 210
Brookline, MA 02445


Peter Rubin

617-232-9600
44 Washington St Ste 103A
Brookline, MA 02445


Jafar Koupaie

617.738.0559
1 Brookline Place,Suite 321
Brookline, MA 02445


Randall Jay Margolis

617-638-7128
219 Fisher Ave
Brookline, MA 02445


Boston Cosmetic Laser Center

(617)738-0559
1 Brookline Place
Brookline, MA 02445


Richard Bartlett

617-735-1800
1 Brookline Pl Ste 620
Brookline, MA 02445


Steven Jay Goulder

773-871-6485
1 Brookline Pl Ste 620
Brookline, MA 02445


Boston Centre For Aesthetic Skin Care

(617)735-8735
1 Brookline Place
Brookline, MA 02445


Bendetson Peter R

(617) 566-3123
1180 Beacon St Ste 3A
Brookline, MA 02446


Morris, Donald – Morris Donald

(617) 383-6250
235 Cypress St # 210
Brookline, MA 02445


Cosmetic Surgery Of Brookline

(617) 735-8735
1 Brookline Pl Ste 427
Brookline, MA 02445


Slavin, Sumner A – Slavin Sumner A

(617) 277-7010
1101 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445


Sumner A Slavin

(617) 277-7010
1101 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446


Silva, Roberta – Boston Eye Physicians & Srgns

(617) 232-9600
44 Washington St # 103
Brookline, MA 02445


Steven Kenneth Shama

617-277-8332
1 Brookline Pl Ste 406
Brookline, MA 02445


Skin Allergy Treatment FAQ in Brookline, MA

How long does a skin allergy test take?

The skin testing appointment generally takes 60 minutes. If you have a specific allergic sensitivity to one of the allergens, a red, raised, itchy bump (caused by histamine release into the skin) will appear on your skin within 15 minutes.

How do you flush histamine out of your body?

The best way to clear histamine from the body is to start an elimination diet that involves only eating and drinking substances that contain low amounts of histamine.

What vitamin deficiency can cause itchy skin?

Both vitamin B12 and vitamin A deficiencies may also cause itchy skin, so if you are experiencing chronically itchy skin, getting your level of these vitamins tested can be helpful. This testing will help determine whether these deficiencies are at the root of your skin sensitivities and itchiness.

What are the three types of skin allergy tests and how are they administered?

The three types of skin tests are scratch, intradermal, and patch tests. Your doctor will typically try a scratch test first. During this test, an allergen is placed in liquid, then that liquid is placed on a section of your skin with a special tool that lightly punctures the allergen into your skin’s surface.

What are 2 signs of a severe allergic reaction?

Skin rashes, itching or hives. Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat. Shortness of breath, trouble breathing or wheezing (whistling sound during breathing) Dizziness and/or fainting. Stomach pain, bloating, vomiting or diarrhea. Uterine cramps.

What does your skin look like when your allergic to something?

If you have red, bumpy, scaly, itchy or swollen skin, you may have a skin allergy. Urticaria (hives) are red, itchy, raised areas of the skin that can range in size and appear anywhere on your body. Angioedema is a swelling of the deeper layers of the skin that often occurs with hives.

Can a dermatologist tell you what you are allergic to?

Your dermatologist will place small amounts of allergens (what can cause an allergic reaction) on your skin and cover each allergen with a patch. The purpose is to see if any allergens cause your skin to react. You will leave the patches on your skin for 48 hours.

Is skin allergy testing painful?

There is very little risk to having allergy skin tests. The test itself is not painful. The most common side effect is red, itchy skin at the test sites. In very rare cases, an allergy skin test may cause anaphylactic shock.

Can you rub food on skin to test for allergy?

Never smear or rub food on your baby’s skin, as this will not help to identify possible food allergies and may increase the risk of the baby developing an allergy to that food.

Which juice is good for skin allergy?

Orange, Raw Honey, Ginger, and Lemon Juice It’s power-packed with vitamin C, which is a natural anti-histamine, and has been shown to reduce the amount of histamine your body makes (1).