Sensitive skin: What is behind it and how to help patients?
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2022-8-75-78
Abstract
Sensitive skin is a common condition, affecting about half of the general population. This condition is characterized by a number of unpleasant skin symptoms (tingling, burning, pain, and itching) that occur in response to triggers that usually do not cause such reactions. Severe dryness of the skin is often observed in patients with sensitive skin. Nowadays, treatment of the condition of sensitive dry skin comes down to the use of moisturizing care products. We conducted a study of the clinical effectiveness of moisturizing products, which included 50 volunteers. According to the study data, a signifcant effect was achieved by the 21st day of using moisturizers. However, long-term use for more than 2 months allowed to maintain normal values of corneometric parameters even after cancelation moisturizers.
About the Authors
L. R. Sakaniya
Centre for Theoretical Problems of Physicochemical Pharmacology; Moscow Research and Practical Centre for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sakaniya Luiza R., junior researcher, dermatologist
I. V. Olenich
Moscow Research and Practical Centre for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olenich Irina V., dermatologist, head of Day Hospital Dept
I. M. Korsunskaya
Centre for Theoretical Problems of Physicochemical Pharmacology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Korsunskaya Irina M., DM Sci (habil.), professor, head of laboratory
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Sakaniya L.R., Olenich I.V., Korsunskaya I.M. Sensitive skin: What is behind it and how to help patients? Medical alphabet. 2022;(8):75-78. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2022-8-75-78
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