Sensitive skin: review of an ascending concept.
An Bras Dermatol
; 92(4): 521-525, 2017.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28954102
Sensitive skin is a condition characterized by stinging, burning and itching sensations. The diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of sensitive skin are still under discussion. In the last years, studies on its epidemiology have been performed, showing a high prevalence and impact on quality of life. Brazilian population was also considered in these studies. Cosmetics, climate changes and skin barrier impairment are the main factors that contribute for skin hyperreactivity. New studies are trying to bring new knowledge about the theme. This review will describe data on epidemiology, triggering factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dermatopatias
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Distúrbios Somatossensoriais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An Bras Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Espanha