“AND often defined ” Invisible dermatosis’so long as The symptoms are subjective and rarely accompanied by obvious clinical signs ” – explains Carolina Bussoletti, dermatologist and member of the Board of Directors AIDECO – Italian Association of Dermatology and Cosmetology, about sensitive skin. A very widespread skin condition that manifests itself through unpleasant sensations, such as redness, pinch, sensation of skin that pulls, burning and itching.
Following the right habits and paying attention to the triggering factors can however make the difference To reduce the annoyancethe experts underline.
Sensitive skin: it affects women more often
«Meanwhile, it must be said that it is a condition that, although it also concerns male sex, Above all, it affects women With an individual predisposition – explains Professor Leonardo Celleno, dermatologist and Aideco president. – Those who suffer from this disorder is generally Flight ototype, with a thin skin and with a more or less evident “couperose” ».
The possible causes
The causes of the sensitive skin? Multiple and still not entirely clarified. «This condition can be considered as a decrease in the threshold of skin tolerance to many agents. Due to the impairment of its barrier function and anomalies in the skin nervous system that make the hyper-reactive skin to many stimuli to whom, on the other hand, normal subjects do not react – continues Professor Celleno. – The triggering factors of sensitive skin can be physical, that is to say ultraviolet rays, heat, cold and wind, chemicals ( cosmetics, water, pollutants) but often also psychological, that is, it can be also caused by stress. This does the sensitive skin a “syndrome”, A set of clinical symptoms and signs that are mostly, aside redness, subjective ».
Sensitive skin: what to do
What is certain is that in case of sensitive skin, to limit the annoyance, it is good respect some good habits.
“First of all one delicate cleansing and only weakly acidicwith non -aggressive surfactants. You can also focus on the so -called Depinity cleansingas happens when With a milk or oil we remove the hydrolipidic film of our skin and with it the dirt that incorporates, leaving at the same time on the surface, to protect, the fatty substances contained in the product – explains Professor Celleno. – It is also Useful to carefully choose cosmetics which are well tolerated and not to change them continuously. In case of New productsit is good to start with modest applications on specific areas To see how the skin reacts ».
… and what to avoid
The mistakes not to be made?
«Be careful to skin contact with fabrics capable of irritating the skin – The dermatologist still recommends. – As far as possible, better Avoid the sudden cold or an exaggerated exposure photo for its own tolerance limits. Also pay attention to the changes in environmental temperature, To the water too hot or too colda Those foods that do not digest well and stimulate the release of histamineas well as to the use of improper or unsuitable cosmetics».
Sensitive skin: how to choose the right products?
For subjects with sensitive skin, The choice of cosmetics is in fact crucial. The right approach? ‘Less is more’.
“The goal is prevent irritation using products without potentially allergenic substances, formulated with essential ingredients and tested to guarantee high tolerability, precisely for sensitive skin – he explains Alessandra Vasselli, cosmetologist and member of the Aideco Board of Directors. – Solar protection remains fundamental: creams with very high sun protection factor (SPF 50+) are essential to reduce the damage caused by UV rays, while delicate and eudermic detergentscombined with moisturizing creams, help to restore the hydrolipidic filmprotecting the skin from further external aggressions ».
Better to focus on ad hoc products
«The progress in the cosmetic formulation have made it possible to develop targeted products, that not only respect skin physiology but they also contribute to preventing and soothing unpleasant sensations – The expert continues. – ingredients of natural origin, such as Aloe extracts and chamomile derivativestogether with active ingredients such as Pantenolo and niacinamideare widely used for decongest, reduce redness and hydrate the skin. However, the effectiveness of topical treatment also depends on customization of the cosmetological routine: Everything is fine sensitive skin is unique and requires a specific analysis of its needs».
Sensitive skin: when to contact the dermatologist
When sensitive skin becomes a real problem, Better, however, contact a specialist.
«The dermatologist may exclude concomitant diseases who favor or trigger the syndrome – concludes Professor Celleno. – the atopic dermatitisfor example, can be unknown and, often also in adults, exchanged for sensitive skin When in basic reality There is a real disease. The doctor can then advise those dermo-cosmetic products formulated just to take care of the skin sensitive and his problems such as redness or the feeling of itching. Also as regards photoprotection and make up, you can advise lines created specifically to be applied and well tolerated».
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