System and method for allergen-specific epicutaneous immunotherapy

Abstract

A method of immunological evaluation includes cleaning a patient skin surface area. A controlled amount of heat is then applied to the skin surface area. The controlled amount of heat is removed after the skin surface area reaches a predetermined temperature. An amount of antigen is deposited onto the skin surface area and incubated for a predetermined amount of time on the skin surface area. The antigen is removed from the skin surface area and an immunological response at the skin surface area is evaluated, such as but not limited to disease detection or antibody response. According to at least one other version, the method can further be utilized for purposes of vaccine immunization. Apparatuses for administering heat and memorializing the immunological evaluation are also disclosed.

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