ReviewFrontiers in medicine2019
The Prevalence of Sensitive Skin.
Review in Frontiers in medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 42 papers.
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42 citing papers in PubMed.
- Evaluation of the sensitive skin syndrome and the effect of a dermo-cosmetic treatment in Thai and Polish subjects.International journal of cosmetic science · 2026Trial
- A Highly Efficient and User-Friendly Sensitive Skin Model on the Forearm.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Lifestyle-Driven Phenotypes in Sensitive Skin: A Cross-Sectional, Multicenter Study Across Urbanization Tiers.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Temporally Optimized Antioxidant Serums for Daytime Defense and Nighttime Repair: A Multicenter Clinical Investigation.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Prevention and Management of Pediatric Sensitive Skin Conditions in India: A Modified Delphi Consensus.Cureus · 2026Article
- Claudin-3 Deficiency Potentially Permits Epidermal Nerve Infiltration and Contributes to Sensitive Skin Pathophysiology.The Journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- Hydrogel facial mask for sensitive skin: A pilot study of long-term effects on hydration, barrier function and mechanical properties.International journal of cosmetic science · 2026Article
- Safety and Efficacy of Mesotherapy with Placenta Polypeptide Injection for Moderate-to-Severe Sensitive Skin: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Applications of Fibronectin in Biomedicine and Cosmetics: A Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Anti-Pruritic and Analgesic Effects of a Topical Formulation Containing Troxerutin: A Pilot Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- One Acne™: A holistic management approach to improve overall skin quality and treatment outcomes in acne with or without sensitive skin.International journal of dermatology · 2025Review
- Spectrum of sensitive skin in India: a collaborative expert position statement.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Review
- Genetic Variants Associated with Sensitive Skin: A Genome-Wide Association Study in Korean Women.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Unveiling the Metabolomic Profile of Oily Sensitive Skin: A Non-Invasive Approach.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- A New Generation of Postbiotics for Skin and Scalp: In Situ Production of Lipid Metabolites byMicroorganisms · 2024Review
- Novel Collagen-Based Emulsions Embedded with Palmarosa Essential Oil, and Chamomile and Calendula Tinctures, for Skin-Friendly Textile Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Ascorbic Acid Treatments as Effective and Safe Anti-Aging Therapies for Sensitive Skin.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The Characteristics of the Skin Physiological Parameters and Facial Microbiome of "Ideal Skin" in Shanghai Women.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- A review of factors influencing sensitive skin: an emphasis on built environment characteristics.Frontiers in public health · 2023Review
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Abstract
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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