Diagnosis | Skin rash due to pollen

Diagnosis

Rapid diagnosis is crucial for the further treatment of a rash. In order to be able to define the cause of the symptoms as quickly and specifically as possible, there are a number of important questions about the occurrence, course and development of the skin change which must be clarified in a medical consultation. Other accompanying symptoms such as itching, burning or pain should also be asked in order to get as accurate a picture as possible of what is happening.

A magnifying glass or other optical aids can be used to assess the rash itself more precisely. The involvement of lymph nodes should also be checked. To exclude an allergic reaction to pollen, an allergy test can be performed as a diagnostic tool. For this purpose, various allergenic substances are applied to the skin in a standardized manner and a reaction is observed.

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