Abstract
Sensitive skin can be defined in both subjective and objective terms. A variety of testing protocols have been employed to quantify the changes associated with this type of skin. Given the current incomplete knowledge of the sensitive-skin condition, the definition of sensitive skin remains controversial. A short 12-item questionnaire was prepared, part of which addressed the opinions about causes, symptoms and reactions of sensitive skin. Data referring to gender, age, phototype (skin type), eye and hair colour, were also registered. The results from using this questionnaire in 500 subjects were examined. Of all the subjects in this study 35.6% believe they possess the characteristics of sensitive skin; 37.0% seldom experiences uncomfortable symptoms, with or without signs of inflammation, and the remaining 27.4% of them think their skin is normal. Erythema, dryness and/or pruritus localized on the face, hands and trunk were referred by the majority of individuals. Environmental stimuli such as sunlight or a cold climate, detergents and cosmetics were mainly considered as causative agents.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 44-48 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Annali Italiani di Dermatologia Clinica e Sperimentale |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
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Cute sensibile : Risultati di un questionario in 500 soggetti. / Ayala, Fabio; Ayala, Fabrizio; Russo, Nadia.
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TY - JOUR
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AU - Ayala, Fabio
AU - Ayala, Fabrizio
AU - Russo, Nadia
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - Sensitive skin can be defined in both subjective and objective terms. A variety of testing protocols have been employed to quantify the changes associated with this type of skin. Given the current incomplete knowledge of the sensitive-skin condition, the definition of sensitive skin remains controversial. A short 12-item questionnaire was prepared, part of which addressed the opinions about causes, symptoms and reactions of sensitive skin. Data referring to gender, age, phototype (skin type), eye and hair colour, were also registered. The results from using this questionnaire in 500 subjects were examined. Of all the subjects in this study 35.6% believe they possess the characteristics of sensitive skin; 37.0% seldom experiences uncomfortable symptoms, with or without signs of inflammation, and the remaining 27.4% of them think their skin is normal. Erythema, dryness and/or pruritus localized on the face, hands and trunk were referred by the majority of individuals. Environmental stimuli such as sunlight or a cold climate, detergents and cosmetics were mainly considered as causative agents.
AB - Sensitive skin can be defined in both subjective and objective terms. A variety of testing protocols have been employed to quantify the changes associated with this type of skin. Given the current incomplete knowledge of the sensitive-skin condition, the definition of sensitive skin remains controversial. A short 12-item questionnaire was prepared, part of which addressed the opinions about causes, symptoms and reactions of sensitive skin. Data referring to gender, age, phototype (skin type), eye and hair colour, were also registered. The results from using this questionnaire in 500 subjects were examined. Of all the subjects in this study 35.6% believe they possess the characteristics of sensitive skin; 37.0% seldom experiences uncomfortable symptoms, with or without signs of inflammation, and the remaining 27.4% of them think their skin is normal. Erythema, dryness and/or pruritus localized on the face, hands and trunk were referred by the majority of individuals. Environmental stimuli such as sunlight or a cold climate, detergents and cosmetics were mainly considered as causative agents.
KW - Cosmetics
KW - Detergents
KW - Environment
KW - Questionnaire
KW - Sensitive skin
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JO - Annali Italiani di Dermatologia Allergologica Clinica e Sperimentale
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