Allergy Skin Prick Test
Identify your allergy triggers and treat the root cause for long-term relief.
Allergy Skin Prick Test
This test helps identify what you’re allergic to — like dust, pollen, pets, or food. Small amounts of allergens are applied to your skin using tiny pricks. If you’re allergic, a small bump appears in just 15–20 minutes.
Allergies can affect your daily life — from seasonal sneezing and itchy eyes to chronic skin reactions and breathing problems.
At Dr. Khedikar’s ENT Clinic, our Allergy Skin Prick Test helps identify exactly which allergens are triggering your symptoms, allowing us to treat the root cause — not just the symptoms. Combined with Immunotherapy, we provide a complete care approach that offers long-lasting relief, helping you feel better and breathe easier.
How It Works
- Tiny drops of allergens are placed on your forearm or back
- A light prick introduces the allergen
- Reactions are observed within minutes
- Bumps or redness indicate allergy type and severity
Why It’s Useful
- Fast results in 15–20 minutes
- Painless and safe
- Multiple allergens tested together
- Helps tailor allergy treatment
Benefits of Immunotherapy
- Long-term allergy control
- Reduces need for daily medications
- Effective for dust, pollen, mold, and pet dander
- Safe for both children and adults
Test + Treat = Complete Relief
- Step 1: Do the Allergy Skin Test
- Step 2: Identify your allergens
- Step 3: Begin Immunotherapy
- Step 4: Experience lasting relief from symptoms
What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is an advanced allergy treatment that works by gradually training your immune system to stop overreacting to specific allergens such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold. Instead of simply masking symptoms with medications, immunotherapy addresses the actual cause of your allergies — offering long-lasting and often permanent relief.
The Allergy Skin Prick Test
Imagine you’re going to the doctor to find out exactly what’s causing your sneezing, itching, or watery eyes. The skin prick test is like a map that helps your doctor pinpoint the allergens causing the trouble.
How It Works
- First, your doctor will place tiny drops of common allergens (like pollen, pet dander, mold, etc.) on your forearm or back.
- A small needle then pricks the skin just enough to let the allergens get in. It’s quick, almost like a quick tap.
- If you’re allergic to one of those allergens, a small raised bump (like a mosquito bite) will form where it was pricked.
Why It’s Useful
- Fast Results: You’ll know what’s causing your allergy in about 15-20 minutes.
- Minimal Discomfort: It’s super quick and pretty much painless.
- Multiple Tests at Once: You can test for a bunch of things in one go!
What It Tells You
- The size of the bump (called a “wheal”) will help your doctor figure out how allergic you are to each substance.
- A large bump means a strong reaction, a small one means a mild reaction.