Skin allergy specialist :
A medical doctor, often referred to as a dermatologist, skin diseases or a skin allergy specialist, diagnoses and treats many different skin conditions resulting from allergic reactions. Some of the common conditions include eczema, contact dermatitis, urticaria (hives), allergic reactions to medicine, or an insect sting. To become a dermatologist first, a graduation degree in MBBS is required. Then, a postgraduate degree in dermatology can be pursued to make one either MD in Dermatology or DNB in Dermatology. Courses related to allergic skin diseases come in the form of fellowships and certification courses. The skin allergy specialists assess the patients, including comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests that consist of patch testing or skin prick testing that determine the specific allergen causing the condition. The skin allergists take into consideration both the environment and lifestyle as well as a patient's personal history of allergies. Individualized treatment plans are developed for each patient, and in addition to topical drugs, systemic treatments may be used, including antihistamines or corticosteroids, as well as lifestyle adjustments that could limit exposure to suspected allergens. Management and treatment of a condition like atopic dermatitis or chronic urticaria can take a long time, often decades. Other doctors who help in the management of the patients include skin allergy doctors who teach the patient about their condition and advise them on the precautions and hygiene techniques in caring for the skin. They can work with an allergist so that the whole condition of complex allergy conditions can be treated entirely.