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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Sensitive Skin in Thais: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnostic Cutoff Scores.

Pichanee Chaweekulrat, Silada Kanokrungsee, Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn, Suthasanee Prasertsook, Surachanee Likittanasombat, Waranya Boonchai

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Pichanee ChaweekulratDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8902-4492
Silada KanokrungseeDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0837-2725
Noldtawat ViriyaskultornDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Suthasanee PrasertsookDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Surachanee LikittanasombatDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Waranya BoonchaiDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6673-6534

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Abstract

backgroundSensitive skin is a dermatologic condition with variable prevalence. Universally established cutoff scores for the sensitive scale (SS) and burden of sensitive skin (BoSS) questionnaires are lacking in general populations.

aimsTo determine the prevalence of and the associated risk factors for sensitive skin among Thais and to establish cutoff values for diagnosing mild, moderate, and severe cases of sensitive skin. PATIENTS/

methodsA cross-sectional study involving 621 participants aged ≥ 18 years was conducted using an online questionnaire disseminated via various social platforms. Participants completed the SS-14, SS-10, and BoSS questionnaires to assess sensitive skin severity. Cutoff scores for these instruments were determined.

resultsSensitive skin was reported by 86.9% of participants, with 57.5% indicating moderate to severe sensitive skin. Significant risk factors for sensitive skin included female sex, underlying dermatologic conditions, history of atopic dermatitis, and dry skin type. The following cutoff points for diagnosing mildly, moderately, and severely sensitive skin were established for each questionnaire: SS-14 (6/16/25), SS-10 (5/13/22), and BoSS (13/19/24), respectively. The SS-10 questionnaire demonstrated greater diagnostic accuracy than the BoSS questionnaire.

conclusionsThis pioneering study elucidated the prevalence of and risk factors for sensitive skin in Thais. The established cutoff values will facilitate sensitive skin diagnosis and guide patient management strategies.

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Skin DiseasesAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesThailandYoung Adultburden of sensitive skinquestionnairesensitive scalesensitive skin syndrome

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