Table 1 Pros and cons of executing skin prick test for food allergens in children affected by atopic eczema
From: Skin prick test to foods in childhood atopic eczema: pros and cons
Pros of executing SPT | Cons of executing SPT |
|---|---|
• Identification of triggers of flare | • Lack of standardized skin prick test technique |
• Diagnosis of associated clinical hypersensitivity reactions to foods | • Dietary restrictions based only on SPT results leading to:  - loss of tolerance |
• Prediction of reaction at first ingestion of egg and peanuts |  - nutritional problems |
• Younger children | • Mild disease |
• Moderate-to-severe disease | • Not specific for the diagnosis of AE |
• Recognition of children at risk for respiratory atopic diseases | • Increase health cost |