An allergy skin test device can include a support strip having a top and bottom face. An allergen can be applied to an area of the bottom face forming an allergen portion. A skin viewing portion can be located proximate or at the allergen portion. An adhesive can be applied to an area of the bottom face forming an adhesion portion. When applied to the skin of a subject, the allergy skin test device can facilitate viewing of a portion of the skin beneath the allergy skin test device through the skin viewing portion. A method of testing a subject for an allergy can include applying an allergy skin test device to the skin of the subject, recording two or more images of the skin of the subject, and electronically comparing the images.

An allergy skin test device is disclosed that causes less pain than commonly used devices that include multi-point sharp puncture heads. The allergy skin test device incorporates multiple dull pressure heads distributed amongst the sharp multi-point sharp puncture heads, each dull pressure head activating a neurological pain gate that reduces pain sensation typically caused by the neighboring multi-point head when it engages the skin.

Devices and methods for applying antigens for allergy testing. In certain embodiments the device comprises an elongated body comprising a first end and a second end and a curved lower surface extending between the first and second ends. The device may also comprise a substantially planar upper surface extending between the first and second ends, and a plurality of prongs extending from the curved lower surface. In specific embodiments, the plurality of prongs comprises at least a first prong and a second prong, and the angle between the first prong and the second prong is between 45 and 90 degrees when the device is viewed from the first end.

A skin test device for determining an infant's sensitization to different foods having different levels of allergic response. The skin test device may include a plurality of chambers, each chamber housing one of a negative control material, an infant formula and a protein component selected from the group consisting of an amino acid, a hydrolyzed protein, intact casein protein, intact whey protein, or combinations thereof.

The present invention is directed to a method for inducing an immune response in a subject, including a step of activating neurons in the mesolimbic network of the subject by applying a neurofeedback.

The automated allergy office system comprises an augmented reality system, a multiple allergy test system, and a learning software system. The augmented reality system selects a test site upon the skin of the patient that is relatively clear of discoloration. The multiple allergy test system includes an applicator in cooperative engageable with a fluid tray. The applicator delivers trace amounts of individual allergens into a plurality of individual locations proximate to the test site. The software system provides the allergy doctor with a software-generated treatment plan based upon EMRs of the patient in combination a photograph of the test site taken at least 15 minutes after the allergens have been inserted under the skin of the patient. The software system provides the doctor with an override to the software-generated treatment plan, the override being used to modify the software-generated treatment plan to improve subsequent diagnostics and treatment procedures.

An allergy testing kit contains a plurality of allergy testing applicators, an allergy testing tray and a plurality of allergen bottles each containing an allergen. Each of the applicators contains an elongated handle, a plurality of arms extending from the elongated handle and disposed in an asymmetrical configuration, and a plurality of legs with tines extending from each of the arms. The allergy testing tray contains a main body having an underside and a top surface, a cover for locking with the main body and a plurality of reservoirs extending from the underside of the main body. The reservoirs each have a chamber with an opening extending from the top surface. The reservoirs are disposed in different groups and each group has an asymmetrical configuration matching that of the applicator.

Methods and items useful at least therein are provided for IBS related testing and treatment. Disclosed is a patch useful in determining if one or more test materials can cause allergic contact dermatitis in a patient. A kit containing information on use and that may include such a patch and/or test material(s) is also disclosed. A method of IBS related testing including performing skin patch testing on a patient presenting IBS symptoms using at least one test material that can cause allergic contact dermatitis is provided. A method for the treatment of IBS which includes limiting the intake by a patient presenting IBS symptoms of at least one material that gives a positive skin patch test result in the patient is also disclosed.

An allergy testing kit contains a plurality of allergy testing applicators, an allergy testing tray and a plurality of allergen bottles each containing an allergen. Each of the applicators contains an elongated handle, a plurality of arms extending from the elongated handle and disposed in an asymmetrical configuration, and a plurality of legs with tines extending from each of the arms. The allergy testing tray contains a main body having an underside and a top surface, a cover for locking with the main body and a plurality of reservoirs extending from the underside of the main body. The reservoirs each have a chamber with an opening extending from the top surface. The reservoirs are disposed in different groups and each group has an asymmetrical configuration matching that of the applicator.

An allergy testing kit contains a plurality of allergy testing applicators, an allergy testing tray and a plurality of allergen bottles each containing an allergen. Each of the applicators contains an elongated handle, a plurality of arms extending from the elongated handle and disposed in an asymmetrical configuration, and a plurality of legs with tines extending from each of the arms. The allergy testing tray contains a main body having an underside and a top surface, a cover for locking with the main body and a plurality of reservoirs extending from the underside of the main body. The reservoirs each have a chamber with an opening extending from the top surface. The reservoirs are disposed in different groups and each group has an asymmetrical configuration matching that of the applicator.