November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that a skincare product effectively prevented and reduced pollen allergen accumulation in hair follicle models by forming a protective film and exhibiting strong cleansing properties, suggesting its potential to protect skin from environmental elements that can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.
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January 2010 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” In this study, researchers found that barrier-enhancing formulations significantly reduced the penetration of proteins into hair follicles in porcine skin models, with effectiveness varying by formulation.
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July 2022 in “Medical Immunology (Russia)” In this study, researchers observed that patients with alopecia areata who followed an elimination diet targeting specific food and pollen allergens showed clinical improvement, supporting a role for food allergy in the condition.
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Translational Allergy” This review discusses allergic reactions to pollen in dogs, cats, and horses and suggests that these animals' spontaneous allergies could serve as models for translational clinical studies applicable to human allergies.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that porcine ear skin is more suitable than excised human skin for investigating the efficacy of barrier emulsions in preventing pollen allergen penetration due to its lack of tissue contraction.