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10. Juni 2021 · Symptoms are many, and include redness, itchiness, burning and stinging. Sensitive skin can be managed with fragrance-free, hypoallergenic products and identifying and avoiding exposure to triggers. Sensitive skin can occur due to internal or external factors.
- Overview
- 1. Dry skin
- 2. Eczema
- 3. Irritant contact dermatitis
- 4. Allergic contact dermatitis
- 5. Rosacea
- 6. Contact urticaria (hives)
- 7. Physical urticaria
- 8. Photodermatoses
- 9. Cutaneous mastocytosis
Many things can cause sensitive skin, from underlying health conditions to environmental factors. If home treatments don’t provide relief, talk with a healthcare propfessional.
Sensitive skin isn’t a disease that a doctor can diagnose you with. It’s usually a symptom of another condition. You may not even know you have sensitive skin until you have a bad reaction to a cosmetic product, like soap, moisturizer, or makeup.
Conditions that cause sensitive skin are rarely serious. You can usually keep your symptoms under control with a few simple changes to your skin care routine.
Keep reading to learn more about what may be causing your sensitive skin, other symptoms to watch for, and products that should be safe for you to use.
What you can do
You can treat dry skin by returning moisture to the affected areas. Applying a moisturizing cream or ointment two to three times per day will help restore moisture and prevent your skin from drying out in the future. Try using a fragrance-free moisturizer designed for people with sensitive skin.
Products you can use
If you have dry skin, your skin care routine should focus on retaining moisture. To cleanse: •Use a gentle, soap-free cleanser that won’t wash away healthy oils. Cetaphil’s Gentle Skin Cleanser is designed for even the most delicate skin. To moisturize: •Face. A gentle, fragrance-free, cream-based moisturizer can help lock in moisture and protect your skin all day long. Cetaphil’s Daily Hydrating Lotion may be a good choice. It contains hydraulic acid, a powerful moisturizing agent. •Body. Try a natural oil that won’t irritate your skin. Shea butter is particularly soothing. •Hands. Your hands are extra vulnerable to dry winter air. Keep them soft and smooth with a powerful moisturizer like Aveeno’s Intense Relief Hand Cream For Dry Hands or O’Keeffes Working Hands Hand Cream.
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects your skin’s ability to protect you from irritants, like germs in the air or chemicals in your laundry detergent. This can make you extra sensitive to products that don’t bother other people, like soaps and cosmetics.
The symptoms of eczema vary widely from person to person. You could notice any of the following:
•dryness
•itchiness
•small bumps that may leak fluid and crust over
•red to brownish-gray patches of skin
Irritant contact dermatitis is a red, itchy rash that develops when the protective layer of your skin is damaged by something it touches.
In most cases, a rash will only develop on the area that directly touches the irritant.
Symptoms include:
•red rash
•itchiness
•dry, cracked, scaly skin
Allergic contact dermatitis is a less common form of contact dermatitis. It occurs when you have an allergic reaction to a specific substance.
Symptoms include:
•redness
•itchiness
•blisters and bumps, sometimes containing fluid
•burning
Rosacea is a common skin disease that affects the face. Early signs include blushing or flushing more easily than other people.
Rosacea causes extreme sensitivity. Some products may cause immediate burning and stinging.
Other symptoms include:
•redness of the face, ears, chest, or back
•a sunburned look
•small bumps and pimples
Contact urticaria are hives caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. The reaction from contact urticaria is immediate.
Symptoms include:
•welts
•itching
•burning
•tingling
What you can do
This condition will probably go away on its own, but an oral antihistamine may help it clear up faster.
Products you can use
Focus on preventing physical urticaria by avoiding irritating conditions: •Oral antihistamines. OTC antihistamines, like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) tablets, can be taken as soon as you notice hives. •Wear gloves. Always wear gloves when you go outside in the cold, handle chemicals, or tend a fire. Hand warmers (Hot Hands) can help when you spend a winter day outside. •Keep warm. Many people get cold-related physical urticaria when they step out of the shower or swimming pool. Keep a large towel and warm bathrobe nearby, even in the summer. In the winter, try an extra-warm hooded winter robe.
Photodermatoses is an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight can trigger your immune system, causing you to develop a rash, blisters, or scaly patches of skin.
Photodermatoses can be hard to recognize. It could be photodermatoses if:
•the rash only appears on parts of the body exposed to sun
•clear lines distinguish skin that was covered from skin that was not (similar to tan lines)
•the condition gets worse in the spring and summer
•skin covered by hair is unaffected
Cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is a condition in which too many mast cells accumulate in the skin. Mast cells are part of your immune system, so when they sense a threat, they release chemicals that cause swelling.
Other symptoms include:
•small tan or red spots on the body
•spots on the arms, legs, neck, or stomach
•spots are completely flat (not raised)
These symptoms usually won’t appear until they’re triggered by an irritating substance, like a fragrance or lotion.
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