Lenscale
Lenscale refers to microscopic particles of shed skin, hair, or feathers from animals, primarily pets such as cats and dogs. These particles can become airborne, settle on furniture, bedding, or carpets, and trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Unlike larger fur clumps, lenscale is extremely light and often invisible to the eye, which makes it a persistent allergen indoors even in clean environments. Allergic reactions to lenscale are caused by specific proteins found in the skin secretions or saliva of animals, which adhere to these fine particles. Even without direct animal contact, individuals can experience symptoms if exposed to contaminated environments.
Description
Lenscale consists of tiny flakes of skin, fragments of hair, or feather dust that contain allergenic proteins, especially from pets such as cats and dogs.
It can cause respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, coughing, or even asthma in susceptible individuals.
Yes, it is possible. Lenscale refers to microscopic skin flakes, hair, or feathers that carry specific allergenic proteins. If a test does not include the exact allergen you are sensitive to—such as Can f 5 from dogs or Fel d 4 from cats—you may still experience symptoms despite a negative result. In such instances, more detailed component testing might be required.
