Allergy Skin testing is used for those suffering from environmental allergies. We test for allergies to weeds, trees, grasses, ragweed, cat dander and dust. If the test shows that the skin reacts to these allergens, we know that any allergy symptoms that person experiences are a result of the same allergens.

This test is necessary for the Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) allergy treatment used to desensitize the body to an allergen. In addition, the skin testing can be used over time to evaluate the progress of SLIT. As the body becomes tolerant to an allergen, the allergic response declines both in symptoms and on the skin.

Vive offers this testing in our clinic to ensure the allergies are identified quickly and allergy treatment can commence without any delay.