About horsehair allergies

Rob, Thats for your comment asked

25th February 2015

Hi, I’d suggest anyone with a potential horsehair or other fibre allergy gets a scratch test done at their GP’s surgery: this is good enough to see if you’re allergic to the substance: a small scratch is made on the arm and a tiny amount of the putative allergen is applied: if an itchy red bump or wheal comes up, you’re allergic, if not you’re OK. Another test is called a RAST test, but this done by an allergist at your hospital. See the GP first!

Rob.

1 Answer

Lee Staff

answered 9 years ago

Hi Rob, Thats for your comment.

We echo your advice that if people are concerned about allergens they always seek medical advice.

Scratch tests are a quick way of narrowing down potential allergies.

We always advise, as obvious as it sounds, to avoid any materials you have a known allergy to!

John & Ryan