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General Dermatology
- Eczema
- Acne Treatment
- Hair Loss
- Skin Cancer / Melanoma
- Birthmark Removal
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- Allergies
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- Facial Peels
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- Breast Augmentation
- Liposuction
Plastic Surgery
The London Dermatology Centre is able to offer a comprehensive
allergy service
tailored to your individual needs. This is run by Dr Sunil Chopra Consultant Dermatologist who have had many years experience ofallergy clinics
for adults and children both in the NHS and private sector.Allergy affects around 1 in 4 of the UK population at any time in our lives. Each year the numbers are increasing by 5%.
Common symptoms suffered are
• Eczema
• Asthma
• Rhinitis
• Urticaria
• Rash/hives
• Swelling
• Wheezing
• Itchy eyes, ears, lips, throat, or roof of mouth
• Runny nose
• Sickness, vomiting or diarrhoea
• Sinus pain
Allergy can cause months and years of inconvenience and misery.
An allergy is a response within the body to a substance in the
environment. This could be something you eat, inhale or touch.
As almost any substance can cause an allergy it is often
difficult for the individual to identify what is causing the
problem.
What to expect from your allergy consultation
Your first visit will involve a thorough allergy and medical
history assessment. We can then discuss with you possible causes
of your allergy. You may need to have a special blood test
called a RAST. This can detect allergy to many allergens such as
house dust mites, pollens, cats, dogs, latex, milk, eggs,
peanuts etc. The results of this test will be ready in 48 hours.
If we suspect that your allergy may be caused by something that
comes into contact with your skin you may need a patch test.
This involves putting stickers (patches) on your upper back
containing the allergens which most commonly cause skin allergy
such as metals, fragrances, hair dye, preservatives etc. The
patches will need to be removed after 48 hours.
• Please stop any antihistamine medication 3 days before your
consultation and if possible bring in a list of suspected causes
for your allergy.
Patch Testing
What to expect from your follow up consultation
You will need to attend for a follow up consultation about a
week after your first appointment. We will give you your allergy
test results and these will be discussed with you in detail. You
will be given written information on how to avoid substances
that you are found to be allergic to. We will give you advice on
controlling your allergies as well as treating your symptoms.
For further information and advice please call Dermatology Specialist on +44 (0)207 637 3544
