Dander
Dander is material shed from the body of humans and other animals that have fur, hair, or feathers. The term is similar to dandruff, when an excess of flakes becomes visible. Skin flakes that come off the main body of an animal are dander, while the flakes of skin called dandruff come from the scalp and are composed of epithelial skin cells. The surface layer of mammalian skin is called the stratum corneum, which is shed as part of normal skin replacement.
Dander is microscopic, and can be transported through the air in
More pet dander is sloughed off in older animals than in younger animals. Dander build up can be a cause of
An older etymology[clarify] has it that dander is a dialect synonym of dandruff, possibly from Yorkshire in England.[2]
See also
- Allergy to cats
- Allergy to dogs
- Dandruff
- Powder down
References
- ^ "Seeking Allergy Relief". NIH News in Health. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ OED
External links
- Hasselbring, Bobbie. "Dander". Discovery Channel. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- http://www.lung.org/our-initiatives/healthy-air/indoor/indoor-air-pollutants/pet-dander.html