Hosted on MSN

Dr. Roach: Skin scratch testing reveals a false-positive peanut allergy

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently underwent skin scratch testing for food allergies. I was shocked that among the positive findings was peanuts. I have eaten peanuts all of my life (I'm 55) and have never ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: Recent skin scratch test said I’m allergic to peanuts. I’ve eaten them all my life with zero reaction!

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently underwent skin scratch testing for food allergies. I was shocked that among the positive findings was peanuts. I have eaten peanuts all of my life (I’m 55) and have never ...
syracuse.com

Dear Doctor: How can skin scratch show peanut allergy when I’ve eaten them my whole life?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently underwent skin scratch testing for food allergies. I was shocked that among the positive findings was peanuts. I have eaten peanuts all of my life (I’m 55) and have never ...
Medical News Today

How to Choose from the 5 Best At-Home Allergy Tests

At-home allergy tests claim to be convenient ways to check for allergies and intolerances. These tests are available online and in many drugstores and pharmacies. Share on Pinterest At-home allergy ...
Healio

Q&A: Allergy test interpretations require caution

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Blood tests do not require direct contact with the allergen but take longer than SPTs. SPTs often use allergen ...