dander

Introduction

A fine scaling of the skin due to exfoliation of epidermis. Hairs shed from animal coats contain dander. It is the dander that elicits allergic responses in susceptible individuals with asthma & other allergic disorders.

Also see dandruff.

More general terms

• allergen

More specific terms

• dandruff

Additional terms

• asthma

Component of

• allergenic extract/dander