Are long-hair cats worse for allergies than short-hair? How about males vs females?

I've read contradictory articles. Anyone have first hand knowledge about cats and allergies?Are long-hair cats worse for allergies than short-hair? How about males vs females?
Long haired cats are worse than short haired, but there is no scientific proof of any difference between males %26amp; female, but have found a difference between neutered and non neutered cats, neutered being less prone to causing allergies.



HOWEVER



They have just bred the first hypoallergenic cat in America that does not affect people with the majority of cat allergies.



Those that disagree with genetic engineering aren't happy about that at all.



See this article from New Scientist http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?iAre long-hair cats worse for allergies than short-hair? How about males vs females?
it's really the cat dander, each cat gives off a different amount, so some cats wont bother you as much as others..I have cat allergies, and a number of other allergies, And i've lived with all types of cats..there is a special shampoo you can wash them with that helps with the allergies, there is also a shot you can take..
If you are allergic to cats you are allergic. It is more the pet dander anyway than the hair that causes the reaction but hair plays a part to so it doesn't matter how long it is, it is still cat hair!
yes. long haired are worse. my bf has bad allergies and his mom used to own a long haired that set them off everytime. but my short haired cat doesnt bother him, unless he gets coated in her hair.
It's usually the DANDER that gets you, no matter how long your cats' hair is.







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If you are allergic to cats, you are allergic to CATS. The dander from the animal will make you sneeze, could make a high fever, and generally make you feel badly all over. You could get asthma, and that can be life threatening. I have asthma and cannot have pet dander around me at all.