Medical Marijuana and Skin Allergies

The use of medical marijuana has been a topic of numerous studies and one that was conducted by Andreas Zimmer at the University of Bonn. This study found that the active compound THC in marijuana is able to reduce skin allergies. The human body contains endocannabinoids, which are similar to the active compounds in marijuana. During the study laboratory mice were used and developed severe skin allergies after a nickel metal tag was fastened to their ears.

Then Zimmer set series of experiments to test the anti-allergy effect of natural and synthetic THC compounds and found it was able to reduce the skin irritation significantly. What was found during the study is that THC releases less cytokines, which is the chemical those attracks immune cells to the site of the irritation on the skin. This study data leads researchers to believe that further study in the use of medical marijuana is warranted.