Eczema test in Kuala Lumpur
Eczema is often more than a skin problem. Our eczema test package uses one gentle blood draw to look for likely allergic triggers, then a one-to-one dietitian consult turns your results into a food and lifestyle plan to help you manage flare-ups.
Your results are reviewed one-to-one by our dietitian team,
Jaceme Chuah
and
Jess Yii
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- 90+ allergens IgE allergy test
- No skin pricks One gentle blood draw
- Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, by appointment
More than a cream
For many people, eczema is not just a skin condition. It is the itch that wakes you at 2am, the rash that flares up before an important meeting, and the frustration of trying cream after cream, only for the redness to return.
Part of the picture can sit beyond the skin. Eczema can be linked to the immune system, to allergens you may not have identified yet, and to your nutritional state. Our Eczema Test Package is designed to help identify what may be triggering your flare-ups, so we can help you manage them rather than just cover them.
Looking beyond the skin
Eczema can be linked to many things: food sensitivities, environmental allergens, even nutrient deficiencies. That is why our screening looks wider than the skin.
With one gentle blood draw (no skin pricks), we measure IgE , which points to likely allergic triggers, alongside IgG , which shows which foods you are exposed to and helps your dietitian plan a careful elimination trial.
Then we sit down with you for a personalised consult and build a plan around food, lifestyle and supplements that fits you.
Will an allergy test help eczema?
Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory skin condition, not an allergy in itself. An allergen is a normally harmless substance that the immune system reacts to. It does often run alongside allergy. A parent with allergy, asthma or eczema raises the likelihood of both, and broken, irritated skin is a route of sensitisation to allergens.
An allergy test helps when there is a reason to suspect a trigger: flares that follow a particular food, or a child whose flares seem linked to food allergies. It will not explain every flare. Dry skin, soaps, heat and sweat are common non-allergic causes of flares.
One limit is worth knowing before you test. A positive IgE result shows sensitisation, not necessarily a clinical allergy. People with eczema, children especially, often test positive to foods they eat with no trouble at all. Your history decides what a positive result means.
Types of allergy test for eczema
Eczema itself is diagnosed by a doctor from how the skin looks and your history. Tests look for allergens that may be involved, and each type answers a different question.
| Test | What it looks for | Worth knowing |
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| Specific IgE blood test | Immediate-type allergy to foods and inhaled allergens, from one blood draw. | Not affected by your skin condition, and no need to stop antihistamines. This is the test we offer. |
| Skin prick test | Immediate-type allergy. A small amount of allergen is pricked into the skin, usually on the forearm, and read after about 15 minutes. | Needs clear skin and antihistamines stopped beforehand, so it is often unsuitable with severe or widespread eczema. |
| Patch test | Allergic contact dermatitis: a delayed reaction to a substance that touches the skin, such as nickel, fragrance or preservatives in creams or ointments. | Patches are worn on the back and read over 48 hours or more. |
Skin prick and patch testing are carried out in allergy and dermatology clinics. HDC Medical does not do skin testing. If skin testing is the better route for you, we will tell you.
Common allergens linked to eczema
The allergens that come up most often in Malaysia:
- House dust mite: the most common inhaled allergen locally. Year-round humidity means there is no seasonal break.
- Cow’s milk and egg: the most frequent food allergies in infants and toddlers. Most children outgrow both.
- Peanut, wheat, soy and shellfish: less common, though peanut allergy is among the most likely to cause a severe allergic reaction.
- Contact allergens such as nickel and fragrance, which cause contact dermatitis rather than a positive blood test.
What is in the Eczema Test Package
What the package includes, and what you can add. Ask us for the current price when you book.
IgE allergy test
Immediate reactionsWhat is tested
- 90+ allergens: dust mites, pollen, pet dander, milk, eggs, nuts, seafood, wheat and more
- Total IgE level, to assess immune sensitivity
IgG food test
Exposure, for planningWhat is tested
- 8 common foods: cow’s milk, gluten, egg, peanut, soy, shrimp, codfish and beef
IgG shows which foods you are exposed to. Your dietitian uses it to plan a careful elimination trial, not as a list of foods to cut out.
Optional add-ons
On requestAvailable to add
- Vitamin D, zinc and ferritin levels: nutrients that have been linked to eczema severity
- Skin health panel for deeper analysis
1-on-1 dietitian consultation
IncludedWhat we cover
- Understand your likely triggers
- Build a food plan that aims to avoid flare-ups
- Explore supplementation strategies
Want to understand the antibodies first? Read IgG and IgE testing: what each antibody shows .
Who should take this test
- Children with chronic eczema or unexplained rashes
- Adults tired of recurring breakouts despite medication
- Anyone with asthma, allergic rhinitis, or a family history of eczema
- Parents looking for long-term food and lifestyle support alongside their child’s usual care
For children, see our guide to allergy in children .
What your results mean for eczema care
Results are reviewed one-to-one with our dietitian team, alongside your history. We go through:
- Which positives match your flares, and which are incidental
- A sensible avoidance plan for any confirmed allergen, without cutting whole food groups unnecessarily
- How to protect nutrition and growth in children, where dairy, wheat or egg are involved
- Practical steps that help, such as reducing dust mite exposure with weekly hot washing of bedding
- When to see a dermatologist or allergist. Your skin treatment plan stays with your doctor; our plan covers food and lifestyle.
If a food has ever caused breathing difficulty, throat swelling or collapse, that is a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and needs emergency care first, not a screening appointment.
How to prepare for an eczema allergy test
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Keep your usual treatment
A blood test is not affected by your skin, creams or antihistamines. Keep using them unless your doctor has told you otherwise. We confirm any other preparation when you book.
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Bring a note of your flares
Write down what you ate or touched, how quickly the skin reacted and what it looked like. Your history does more for the interpretation than any extra allergen on the panel.
Why parents and patients choose HDC
- Kid-friendly: one gentle blood draw, no skin pricks
- Fast, clear reports
- Practical advice based on the evidence
- Consults with our dietitian team
We do not just hand you a test result. We guide you with care, expertise and a plan to help reduce flare-ups.
From booking to a plan you can use
No hospital queues. Our clinic sees people by appointment.
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Book on WhatsApp
Send your age, main concern and a preferred date. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm.
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Come in for your blood draw
At Oval Damansara. If your package includes fasting glucose or a lipid profile, fast for 8–12 hours. Plain water is fine.
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Get your results
Routine results are usually ready in 24–72 hours. Specialised panels can take longer; we confirm timing when you book.
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Go through them together
A one-to-one review of every result, with personalised nutrition guidance you can start on straight away.
Who goes through your results
Book a screening at our Kuala Lumpur clinic and your results come with a one-to-one review by this team, in plain language, with a plan to follow.
Jaceme Chuah
Co-Founder · Registered Dietitian
Over 8 years of clinical nutrition care and 2,000+ consultations. Jaceme built HDC’s dietitian-led review model.
- BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition, IMU
- IDF International Diabetes Educator
- HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
- Diabetes, kidney and metabolic nutrition
English · Mandarin · Malay · Hokkien
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Jess Yii Poh Kee
Clinical Dietitian · Functional Nutritionist
Australia-trained, with a friendly, practical style: personalised meal planning and habit change that fits real Malaysian lifestyles.
- BHSc Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine, Endeavour College, Australia
- Professional Qualification in Nutritional & Functional Medicine
- Clinical, metabolic and preventive nutrition
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Frequently asked questions
Will an allergy test help my eczema?
It can, if there is a suspected cause, such as flares after a particular food. A positive result shows sensitisation, not necessarily allergy, so we read it with your history. Testing will not explain every flare, and good skin care still matters.
Does the eczema test involve skin pricks?
No. It uses one gentle blood draw, with no skin pricks, which is why it is kid-friendly.
What is the difference between the IgE and IgG results?
IgE points to likely allergic triggers. IgG shows which foods you are exposed to, and your dietitian uses it to plan a careful elimination trial.
Do you do skin prick or patch testing?
No. We use a blood test only. Both are done in allergy and dermatology clinics. If one of them is the better route for you, we will tell you.
Let us help you take control
You do not have to keep guessing. Let us look for the likely triggers and build a plan to help you manage your eczema.
