Contact Dermatitis & Hidden Material Allergies
Breaking out in a mysterious, itchy rash, dealing with swollen eyelids, or suffering from flaky skin can be incredibly frustrating. When skin rashes flare up unpredictably, the primary cause is often a delayed contact allergy to a specific chemical, metal, or preservative touching your skin. We provide gold-standard patch testing to pinpoint your exact triggers and clear your skin safely.
What Is Contact Dermatitis & Signs of a Delayed Allergic Reaction
Contact Dermatitis is a localized skin inflammation that occurs when your body’s immune cells develop a delayed hypersensitivity to a specific substance. Unlike standard allergies that trigger hives within minutes, a contact rash can take 2 to 3 days to develop after exposure, making it difficult to identify the trigger.
Symptom Checklist
Schedule a specialized evaluation if you experience:
- Localized, Scaly Rashes: Red, burning, or blistered skin that maps to where a specific product (like a watch band, cosmetic, or soap) touched you.
- Stubborn Eyelid or Facial Swelling: Chronic redness and peeling around the delicate tissues of your eyes, lips, or neck.
- Occupational Rashes: Blistering or severe skin splitting on your hands, common among healthcare workers, hairstylists, and industrial professionals.
Gold-Standard Patch Testing (Completely Needle-Free)
Pinpointing a contact allergy requires a completely different test from standard allergy skin pricks. We perform needle-free patch testing by applying specialized adhesive panels containing tiny, standardized amounts of common chemical compounds directly onto your back. Many suspicious products (makeups, shampoo, lotions) can be brought to test as well. You return to our clinic 48 hours later so we can read your skin’s delayed response, identifying your allergic triggers.
Identify What Is Irritating Your Skin
Reclaim clear, comfortable, itch-free skin. Request a comprehensive contact dermatitis and patch testing evaluation at our Brighton, Perinton, or Canandaigua clinic today.