Allergies extend well beyond sneezing and itchy eyes. They are often the culprit behind skin problems such as eczema and hives (urticaria). Topical ointments are commonly used to treat inflamed skin, but they are often only marginally effective, and they don’t get to the heart of the problem.
A more lasting solution is to treat hives and eczema under the care of an allergist using a treatment known as desensitization. With desensitization, the body is exposed to gradually increasing amounts of the most common allergens (i.e. dusts, molds, pollens and pet dander) until it learns to tolerate them comfortably. Extracts of the allergens are mixed into a saline solution and administered through allergy shots or, more conveniently, through under-the-tongue allergy drops. As the allergies dissipate, so too does the inflammation that leads to hives and eczema.
At the Family Allergy Clinic in Arizona, thousands of patients have overcome eczema, hay fever and hives through oral allergy drops.
To get started at the Family Allergy Clinic, call 480-827-9945 (Toll free: 1-877-2SNEEZE).
