Contact Forearm Allergen Testing
A new update: Skin Prick Testing (Type 1) does not always reflect the same results as the testing that Patch Testing (Type 4 allergy) picks up. So, as an additional step, an older form of contact allergy testing was done to verify the allergy.
NOTE: After Allergy type 4 patch testing (5 day test), it was found that the person getting tested reacted to Balsam of Peru. A list of items was given to avoid that had Balsam Peru properties like Eugenol (Which is dental name for cloves), cloves, spices, cinnamon. etc. These were not found to be reactive on the type 1 test, so the following forearm test was done to see if the allergens could be detected an alternate way.
Many of the materials/allergens that one can test for are made in oils/extracts. Eg. Cinnamon Oil, Clove Oil, Vanilla extract etc... These can be purchased from your local health food store.
These can be applied one at a time in a small amount to the skin on the forearm to see if you react to them. Apply one and then wait 15-30 minutes to see if the skin goes red/or swells. If it does, you are most likely allergic/intolerant of the substance. Do not use it. Wait till the reaction goes away before attempting to test with further substances/oils.
**Note: It is wise to have a allergy medicine available in case of an allergy response. Have medical attention close in case of a problem and talk this over with your medical professional.
Sample Test Case - This additional forearm test was done with Thyme oil, Clove oil, Cinnamon Oil. It was done after finding out that delayed patch testing showed a response to Balsam of Peru and was the items were on a list of things to try to avoid (Cloves, Cinnamon, spices).
It was found for this person that the forearm did not respond to the Thyme Oil. A day later, the Clove Oil was tested on the forearm and within 20-30 minutes the forearm responded with redness and swelling where the clove oil had been applied. A day later later, after the swelling/redness was gone, Cinnamon Oil was applied to the forearm and 20-30 minutes later a response of redness and swelling where the cinnamon oil had been applied. Remember the allergy doctor did not see a response on the skin prick test to cloves and cinnamon for this patient, but additional testing on the forearm with the allergen verified the allergy. Later biomeridian testing also verified the allergy that skin prick testing did not.
Its a surprise how such a simple test could be done to prevent Dentists from harming their patient with allergens.
*** It is a surprise that an industry who places common allergens into their clients/patients mouths has no law of informing their patient***
** The food industry has a law for labels and allergies on the ingredient labels. It is time to get a ingredient law and allergy law for the Dental Industry **
** IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE GETTING DENTAL WORK done to know the INGREDIENTS of materials that are being placed in their mouth **