How we do skin tests for allergies

Dr. Manav Segal, a board certified allergist, demonstrates how he skin tests to identify environmental (seasonal) or food allergies.
He uses plastic prongs. The tip of each tip is dipped in a solution for each allergen. Plastic prongs scratch the surface of the skin.
When allergy cells in the skin (mast cells) are activated by the allergen the skin will become red raised and itchy. Typically this will occur within 15 minutes.
This process can help identify allergic triggers.
Hopefully this video helps you understand the process of skin testing and alleviates any anxiety about testing.

[marzapann]

What about a delayed reaction? 1 small wheal appeared for me within 15min but after 24 hours I had 6 and the itch won’t go away.

[Hairextensionsbydenise]

how do you test for food items that are not common?

[fancyafrican]

I had mine done earlier TODAY and i hate every bit of it because i hate niddles and the nurse stab about 40 times

[Luke_]

ok i'm getting one to day and i'm scared its to see if i'm allergic to dogs.

[Unek]

Anybody develop swollen nasal turbinates due to allergies?