Skin Allergy Treatment Palm Desert CA

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

Local Businesses

Speciality Plastic Surgeons

(760) 346-3810
439 Market St
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Greenberg Sanford

1-760-340-2200
44300 Monterey Avenue B
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Borko Djordjevic – Beverly Hills Surgical Institute

(866) 905-2474
74075 El Paseo # D2
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Renaissance Plastic Surgery Center Of El Paseo

1-760-346-3810
73180 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Lesnik, Robert H – Lesnik Robert H

(760) 341-8244
74090 El Paseo, #103
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Michael Elliott Hill

(760) 346-3810
73180 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Esser Dermatology Surgery

(760) 674-2332
44600 Monterey Ave, Apt 116A
Palm Desert, CA 92211


Dr Craig Ball

1-760-837-0364
71 874 Sahara Road
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Mo Zakhireh

760-837-0364
73710 Alessandro Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Borko Djordjevic

760-776-4411
74075 El Paseo Ste D2
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Grazer Jon M

1-760-837-9669
73255 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Pamela Broska

760-776-8637
73345 Highway 111 Ste 205
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Evans Eye Care Clinic

(760) 674-8806
251 Cohasset Rd Ste 220
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Hardesty Robert A

1-760-341-2122
73525 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Ameen Habash

(760) 346-3810
73180 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Berman Mark

(760) 772-1779
785 University Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92211


Desert Medical Aesthethic

(760) 836-3707
18 Williamsburg Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260


West Dermatology

(760) 969-5900
72785 Frank Sinatra Dr, Ste 101
Palm Desert, CA 92260


W Henderson

760-346-3810
73180 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Judith Braslow Zacher

(760) 773-6616
Suite 7 43-585 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Skin Allergy Treatment FAQ in Palm Desert, CA

What foods cause itchy skin?

When it comes to food allergies, peanuts, wheat, eggs, cow’s milk, soy and shellfish are among the most common culprits. The itchiness caused by these foods and subsequent scratching can then lead to flare-ups or worsening of dermatitis symptoms.

What medicine can cure skin allergy?

A nonprescription oral antihistamine, such as loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others), cetirizine (Zyrtec Allergy, others) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy, others), may help relieve itching. Consider whether you might prefer a type that doesn’t cause drowsiness.

What do I need to know before seeing an allergist?

You will be asked a series of questions about your own medical history as well, including any childhood allergies you might have had. Bring along any medical records you have or, if your doctor is referring you to a specialist, ask for those records to be transferred prior to your visit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why wont my skin allergies go away?

If you have hives that keep coming and going for weeks on end, and you don’t know what’s causing them, see a doctor. You could have what is called chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) or chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). CIU is when a person has these breakouts almost daily for at least 6 weeks, with no known cause.

What happens if a skin biopsy is positive?

Generally, after a patient receives positive melanoma results, his or her doctors will need to proceed with staging the malignancy— which essentially means determining the extent of the cancer—and developing a treatment plan based on how far the cancer has progressed.

What should you not do before a skin allergy test?

Do not take Claritin, Clarinex, Zyrtec, Xyzal, or Allegra for 7 days prior to the allergy test. Do not take over the counter antihistamines (Benadryl, cold & sinus medications, sleep aids such as Tylenol PM) 7 days before the test.

What is the fastest way to cure skin allergy?

Hydrocortisone cream. Ointments like calamine lotion. Antihistamines. Cold compresses. Oatmeal baths. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for your specific rash. For example, corticosteroids are good for poison ivy, oak, and sumac. They can prescribe stronger medicines if needed, too.

Why am I suddenly having allergic reactions to everything?

Maybe you’ve moved and are being exposed to different allergens, which trigger your immune system. A viral or bacterial infection could also flip that switch. Hormones can be a catalyst, too, especially in women. It’s not uncommon to develop food allergies during puberty, pregnancy or menopause.

What are the two types of allergy tests?

Skin prick (scratch) test: Your provider uses a thin needle to prick the skin on your forearm or back with 10 to 50 different potential allergens. Intradermal skin test: You may get an intradermal skin test if skin prick test results are negative or inconclusive.

Can skin allergies get worse with age?

Allergies may simply worsen with age because you’ve been exposed to the triggers longer, Parikh says. “It takes repeated exposure to develop allergies. It can take a while for the immune system to decide it doesn’t like that allergen.”

Can blood test detect skin allergies?

Allergy blood tests are used to help find out if you have an allergy. There are two general types of allergy blood tests: A total IgE test is used to measure the total amount of IgE antibodies in your blood. A specific IgE test measures how much IgE your body makes in response to a single allergen.