Skin Allergy Treatment Walnut Creek CA

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

Local Businesses

Jerral S Seibert

(925) 484-1395
1220 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 94595


Marvin F Engel

912-264-6636
130 La Casa Via
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Shadelands Surgery Center

(925) 933-7100
642 S. Alaska Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Joseph A. Mele, M.D., F.A.C.S

925.943.6353
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Walnut Creek, CA 94598


William Horace Jervis

(925) 937-7100
1844 San Miguel Drive – Suite 109
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Aycock Robert G

1-925-937-8377
1855 San Miguel Drive Suite 4
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Joseph Mele

925-943-6353
130 La Casa Via Bldg 2
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


D Wise

(925) 295-4000
1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Norman Melvyn Price

925-935-8888
1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Daniel John Wall

925-952-9003
110 La Casa Via Ste 205
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Diablo Valley Enterprise

(925) 933-8462
Providence Alaska Medical Center3200 Providence Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Pure Med Spa

(925) 952-4028
3801 University Lake Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Josef A Segal

(925) 906-2000
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Melinda Lenore Myers

925-932-1555
1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 206
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Jerome Potozkin

(925) 838-4900
110 Tampico – Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Silkiss Rona Z

(925) 256-9440
2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 201
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Fred Suess

(925) 280-9700
Building 2, Suite 110 130 La Casa Via
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Myers, Melinda L

(925) 932-1555
1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 206
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Mele Joseph A Iii

1-925-943-6353
1515 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Chousheng Zhang

(925) 906-2000
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Skin Allergy Treatment FAQ in Walnut Creek, CA

What does a positive skin allergy test look like?

A positive result means you reacted to a substance. Your provider will see a red, raised area called a wheal. Often, a positive result means the symptoms you’re having are due to exposure to that substance. A stronger response means you are likely more sensitive to the substance.

What is the 48 hour skin allergy test?

An allergy patch test will take around 48 hours to complete. The doctor will apply the allergens, dishes or panels to keep the substances in place, and hypoallergenic tape during an appointment. These materials will stay in place for at least 48 hours, which should give the allergens enough time to develop reactions.

Why is my skin suddenly reacting to everything?

Maybe you ate a certain food or touched/inhaled something, like dust or certain plants. These things are called allergy triggers. The most common type of skin allergy is contact dermatitis, also called atopic dermatitis. It happens when you’re exposed to an irritant, such as laundry detergent, latex, or poison ivy.

Is A banana an antihistamine?

Bananas act as histamine liberators. In other words, they trigger the release of the body’s existing histamine. Every person has unique dietary triggers. Your reaction to unripe banana may be different than someone else’s.

What are two severe symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Signs and symptoms include: Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin. Low blood pressure (hypotension) Constriction of the airways and a swollen tongue or throat, which can cause wheezing and trouble breathing.

What is the difference between an allergist and a dermatologist?

They diagnose and treat conditions ranging from allergies and asthma to immunodeficiencies and immunologic disorders. Both allergists and dermatologists do allergy testing, but an allergist usually tests for seasonal or year-round allergens, while a dermatologist can usually test for contact allergies.

What is the gold standard for diagnosing allergy?

To confirm your test results, your allergist may recommend an oral food challenge, which is the gold standard for food allergy diagnosis. However, the procedure can be costly, time-consuming, and in some cases is potentially dangerous, so it is not routinely performed.

What is the best medicine for skin allergy?

Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is available without a prescription and may soothe many rashes. Stronger cortisone creams are available with a prescription. If you have eczema, apply moisturizers over your skin. Try oatmeal bath products, available at drugstores, to relieve symptoms of eczema or psoriasis.

How do I know what skin allergy I have?

A skin prick test, also called a puncture or scratch test, checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 50 different substances at once. This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods. In adults, the test is usually done on the forearm.

When should I be worried about itching?

Conditions that may cause itching are varied and include liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid problems, and even certain cancers in rare cases (leukemia, lymphoma). In these cases, itching will typically affect your whole body while your skin appears normal.

How do I get my skin back to normal after allergic reaction?

Bathe with cool or lukewarm water and gentle, fragrance-free cleansers. You can also take soothing colloidal oatmeal baths to help relieve symptoms. Immediately after bathing, use a gentle, hypoallergenic moisturizing cream to soothe skin. Use an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream on the irritated skin twice a day.