Skin Testing for Allergies Analysis of the value to allergists of skin testing from papers published between 1970 and 2005 concludes that; when preformed and evaluated correctly, skin testing is the most effective diagnostic tool available for the confirmation of allergic disease. Analysis of the value to allergists of skin testing from papers published between 1970 and 2005 concludes that; when preformed and evaluated correctly, skin testing is the most effective diagnostic tool available for the confirmation of allergic disease.  The test, however must be combined with a physical exam and notations of the patient’s medical history and social environment in order to give a sound basis for managing allergies and allergic disease.   The paper includes a clinical form and stepped procedure for clinical technicians on how best to record and evaluate skin tests.  As house dust mites are known to be the major cause of allergy, worldwide, and the environment in which they thrive encourages moulds, and other allergy triggers, early skin prick testing, especially for children, is recommended. Reference: ‘Skin Testing’ John Oppenheirmer MD, Harold S Nelson MD Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2006;96 (Suppl.1): S6-S12 Other Public Research What is the house dust mite How mites can cause and trigger allergic disease  What can be done to reduce the health risks from mite exposure What other ‘events’ make mites more harmful . Ozone from photocopiers and mite allergens  House dust mites can make lung inflammation worse Life in house dust mite droppings Flu and the house dust mite Dog dermatitis is caused by specialized allergens from house dust mites.  All 20 allergens from house dust mites must be taken into account in assessing reactions Skin Testing for Allergies Skin prick testing after 14 years