Risk factors associated with sensitive skin and potential role of lifestyle habits: a cross-sectional study

Falcone, Denise; Richters, R.J.H.; Uzunbajakava, N.; Erp, P.E.J. van; Kerkhof, Peter C M van de

doi:10.1111/ced.13133

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“…Regarding skin type, our results confirm that sensitive skin is more frequent in people with fair skin or with a history of atopic dermatitis in infancy. The relationship between sensitive skin and phototype has been previously shown 20,29 and might be related to a lower epidermal thickness and a higher vascular reactivity in people with fair phototypes. 30 The relationship with an atopic predisposition has also been previously shown.…”

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Sensitive skin in France: a study on prevalence, relationship with age and skin type and impact on quality of life

Miséry

Jourdan

Huet

et al. 2018

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Sensitive skin in France: a study on prevalence, relationship with age and skin type and impact on quality of life

Miséry

Jourdan

Huet

et al. 2018

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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“…20 Smoking Smoking was evaluated in only one study, and there was no association between the status 'never smoking' vs. 'current/past smoking' and SS (OR 1.47 [0.89-2.43]) in univariate or multivariate analysis. 21…”

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Triggering factors in sensitive skin from the worldwide patients’ point of view: a systematic literature review and meta‐analysis

Brenaut

Barnetche

Roudot³

et al. 2019

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Sensitive skin (SS) is a syndrome defined by the occurrence of unpleasant sensations in response to stimuli that normally should not provoke such sensations. In most patients, symptoms occur within 1 h following exposure to trigger factors and may persist for minutes or even hours. Numerous triggering factors (physical, chemical or psychological) are suspected and described in articles. The aim of this article was to perform a systematic literature review to collect data on the triggering factors involved in SS and to then perform a meta‐analysis. Thirteen studies were included in the systematic literature review. Subjects were classified into groups, SS or no sensitive skin (NSS), and triggering factors were researched through responses to different questions. SS could be triggered by numerous factors. The most important triggering factor was cosmetics, with an odds ratio (OR) equal to 7.12 [3.98–12.72]. Other triggering factors were physical (variations in temperature, cold, heat, wind, sun, air conditioning, wet air and dry air), chemical (water and pollution) or psychological (emotional) factors. After cosmetics, the most important factors were wet air, OR 3.83 [2.48–5.91]; air conditioning, OR 3.60 [2.11–6.14]; heat, OR 3.5 [2.69–4.63]; and water, OR 3.46 [2.56–4.77].

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“…The signs and symptoms associated with sensitive skin have been reported to occur in conjunction with the menstrual cycle as well as subsequent to a cornucopia of possible triggers like weather conditions, air conditioning, cleaning products, personal care products, and clothing (43). In a recent study, Falcone et al reported that, about half of premenopausal subjects perceived that their menstrual cycle affected their skin (35). Further, among post-menopausal women claiming sensitive skin, over 70% perceived their skin sensitivity increased after menopause.…”

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The Prevalence of Sensitive Skin

Farage

2019

Front. Med.

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Sensitive skin has been described as unpleasant sensory responses to stimuli that should not provoke such sensations. Objectively measurable signs of irritation are not always present in individuals with sensitive skin, however, subjective sensory effects such as, itching, burning, stinging, tightness, and dryness, are consistently present. Given the subjective nature of the phenomenon known as sensitive skin, surveys have been a popular approach to evaluating the prevalence of this condition among the general population, and a number of them have been conducted worldwide. Overall, ~60–70% of women and 50–60% of men report having some degree of sensitive skin. However, there are differences between populations in various geographies, and perceptions of sensitive skin at specific anatomic sites. This article is a review of survey data on the prevalence of self-declared sensitive skin in various geographies, among different gender and age groups, and at various anatomic sites. In addition, we review the factors that may contribute to sensitive skin, and the physiological characteristics associated with this condition, including impaired barrier function and heightened neural reactions.

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Risk factors associated with sensitive skin and potential role of lifestyle habits: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 15 publications

References 11 publications

Sensitive skin in France: a study on prevalence, relationship with age and skin type and impact on quality of life

Sensitive skin in France: a study on prevalence, relationship with age and skin type and impact on quality of life

Triggering factors in sensitive skin from the worldwide patients’ point of view: a systematic literature review and meta‐analysis

The Prevalence of Sensitive Skin

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