Skin prick test

Skin prick test

What this test checks

A quick, painless test to identify allergies to

Dust mites
Pollen
Food items
Pets
Medicines

Why it’s done

To find the exact allergen causing

Repeated sneezing
Nose blockage or itching
Skin rashes
Asthma symptoms
Food-related reactions

How it works

Tiny drops of allergens are placed on your forearm.
A small, gentle prick introduces the allergen to the skin surface.
If you’re allergic, a small itchy bump appears within 10–15 minutes.
Completely safe and generally painless.

Who should get it

Adults or children with frequent allergy symptoms
Those unsure about their triggers
Patients with asthma, eczema or chronic rhinitis
Anyone needing accurate allergy mapping

Are your symptoms trying to tell you something?