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Skin test responses to peppermint allergen applied on patient's forearm. a) Prick test to saline slurry of peppermint candy b) Prick-to-prick test to peppermint leaf.
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Skin prick testing to a saline slurry of peppermint candy demonstrated a wheal and flare with largest diameters of 10 mm and 35 mm (W10/F25), respectively (Figure  1a). Prick-to-prick test with fresh peppermint leaf provided by the patient revealed a skin test response of W25/F50 (Figure  1b).