Characteristics of Self-estimated Enhanced Skin Susceptibility
Authors: Löffler H.; Dickel H.; Kuss O.; Diepgen T.L.; Effendy I.
Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Volume 81, Number 5, 1 November 2001 , pp. 343-346(4)
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
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Abstract:
A considerable number of people complain about enhanced skin sensitivity. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of subjective statements and objective measurable parameters in subjects with self-estimated enhanced skin susceptibility. Four-hundred-and-twenty volunteers completed a questionnaire form with a self-estimation of skin susceptibility, possible triggering factors and other skin problems. In addition, basal values of transepidermal water loss, cutaneous blood flow and skin hydration were measured. One-hundred and fifty-two volunteers were also patch-tested with sodium lauryl sulphate 0.5 % on the forearm and evaluated by bioengineering methods. We found no correlation between self-estimated skin susceptibility and bioengineering values, neither basal nor after sodium lauryl sulphate testing. These findings, along with interpretation of the questionnaire form, suggest that self-estimated enhanced skin susceptibility is a subjective problem mostly reported by women and of all ages.Keywords: BIOENGINEERING METHODS; EPIDERMAL; BARRIER; IRRITANT; CONTACT; DERMATITIS; STINGING; TRANSEPIDERMAL; WATER; LOSS
Language: English
Document Type: Research article
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