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Sensitive skin: an epidemiological study.

C M Willis1, S Shaw, O De Lacharrière

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Amersham Hospital, Amersham, Bucks HP7 0JD, UK. carolynwillis@sbnhst.ftech.co.uk

The British Journal of Dermatology
|September 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Sensitive facial skin is common in the UK, affecting over half of women and over a third of men. This highlights the need for specialized cosmetic products for sensitive skin phenotypes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Epidemiology
  • Cosmetic Science

Background:

  • Growing awareness of heightened skin sensitivity, especially on the face.
  • High incidence of adverse reactions to cosmetics and toiletries in some individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of sensitive skin in the UK population.
  • To determine the incidence of cosmetic-related adverse events.
  • To examine factors associated with sensitive skin.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological study using self-assessment questionnaires.
  • Random selection of 3300 women and 500 men over 18 years old.
  • Telephone follow-up for non-responders to ensure representativeness.

Main Results:

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  • 51.4% of women and 38.2% of men reported sensitive skin.
  • 57% of women and 31.4% of men experienced adverse reactions to personal products.
  • Sensitive skin cohort reported more cosmetic-induced discomfort; dry skin and blushing were associated factors.

Conclusions:

  • Sensitive facial skin is a prevalent issue in the UK for both genders.
  • The findings underscore the necessity for developing personal care products tailored to sensitive skin.