Survey of practicing dermatologists on the prevalence of sensitive skin in men

Abstract

The majority of dermatologists in both studies (82.0% and 58.3%, respectively) either agreed or strongly agreed that they have noticed an increase in male patients reporting sensitive facial skin over the past 5 years. Some regional differences were apparent in the European survey, with a significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher proportion agreeing in Central/Eastern Europe (84.9%) and Asia (89.9%) compared with Western Europe (75.1%). General factors cited that could influence the incidence of perceived skin sensitivity included environmental factors, stress, increased acceptance in society and increased use of products. With the exception of UV light exposure, which was cited by a majority of dermatologists in all geographical regions, exacerbating environmental factors differed in a manner that may have been related to differing climates in the regions. In both surveys, over 90% of responders agreed that the selection of shaving products was important for men with sensitive skin.

Gender‐related characterization of sensitive skin in normal young Chinese

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Sensitive skin: review of an ascending concept

“…The entity was initially described in women and justified by its lower cutaneous thickness when compared with men, in addition to hormonal factors interfering in cutaneous hydration. 13 , 14 However, a study conducted in 2010 11 showed a prevalence of sensitive skin in 68% of the interviewees, with no differences between the sexes. With the increased use of cosmetics by men, this condition has also been described in men.…”

Defining and validating a Body Skin Discomfort Index (BSDI)

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