| Sensitive Skin: A Complex Syndrome. | |
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PMID: 21757181 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Epidemiologic studies indicate that ever larger numbers of people report having sensitive skin, for which a European prevalence of 50% is estimated. Sensitive skin is characterized by hyperreactivity, with manifestations varying in relation to many factors. The pathogenesis of this disorder is poorly understood, although studies point to a biophysical mechanism. Objective diagnosis of sensitive skin is difficult, as information comes mainly from the patient's report of symptoms in the absence of effective, strongly predictive tests because of great interindividual variability in skin sensitivity. Substances that trigger a reaction in hypersensitive skin also vary greatly. The impact of this syndrome on quality of life is considerable and patients often present psychiatric symptoms; therefore, dermatologists should explore this possibility when taking a patient's history. Patient cooperation and physician persistence are both essential for treating sensitive skin. |
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Authors:
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J Escalas-Taberner; E González-Guerra; A Guerra-Tapia |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-7-12 |
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Title: Actas dermo-sifiliograficas Volume: - ISSN: 1578-2190 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jul |
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Created Date: 2011-7-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373062 Medline TA: Actas Dermosifiliogr Country: - |
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Languages: ENG; SPA Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier España, S.L. y AEDV. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, España. |
Vernacular Title:
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La piel sensible: un síndrome complejo. |
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