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Rinsing Off Pollen

If you have seasonal allergies, you should change your clothes and shower after spending time outside to remove the pollen from your skin and hair, allergy experts say. Showering will remove the pollen before it gets on your clothes and pillow, causing more allergic reactions.

Publication Source: Vitality magazine
Online Editor: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer: Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed: 2/24/2005
Date Last Modified: 2/24/2005