contact immunotherapy

Contact immunotherapy is a medical treatment used to help reduce allergic skin reactions, such as poison ivy or leather allergy. It involves exposing the skin to small, controlled amounts of the allergen over time, gradually building the body's tolerance. This process stimulates the immune system to become less reactive, decreasing symptoms when exposed to the allergen in everyday situations. Typically administered through patches or injections by a healthcare professional, contact immunotherapy can provide long-term relief for allergy sufferers, especially when other treatments are ineffective.