In this test a small number of allergens (drops of milk, peanut extract, pollen, dander, etc.) or the suspected cause is applied to the patient’s skin. When a patient experiences such as itching, redness or swelling, in one hour after application, the patient was allergic to certain products. Patients should abstain from food or these materials as much as possible.

Diagnosis and accurate treatment is very important because some allergies can be dangerous and cause death of patients. Skin tests are most commonly preferred method of spotting the cause of allergy symptoms, but still have some shortcomings, too. While most people experience swelling or itching immediately after direct contact of a product, others can display these symptoms several hours or even days after the skin test.

The best curative process of allergy is the elimination of sources of food substances from homes, offices and other areas where contact with harmful allergens as possible. They are only used in reducing inflammation, rashes and other allergic symptoms.