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  • 24 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm 34 and have had dermatitis for about 15 years. Over the years, I've seen quite a few dermatologists and gotten different treatments, but they only seem to give me temporary relief. I've noticed that every time I get my IgE levels checked, they're always above 5000. I'm starting to worry about what this could mean for my health in the long run. Could these high IgE levels affect my other organs or lead to other diseases?

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yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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