@article {Loffler:1 November 2001:0001-5555:343,
	author = "Loffler H.",
	author = "Dickel H.",
	author = "Kuss O.",
	author = "Diepgen T.L.",
	author = "Effendy I.",
	title = "Characteristics of Self-estimated Enhanced Skin Susceptibility",
	journal = "Acta Dermato-Venereologica",
	volume = "81",
	year = "1 November 2001",
	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.",
	pages = "343-346(4)",
	url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/sder/2001/00000081/00000005/art00006"
}