SENSITIVITY

What is it?

Sensitivity is a skin condition that means you are hypersensitive or reactive to stimuli. It can also be another term for irritant contact dermatitis. An inflammatory response of the skin to an externally applied agent or factor. It is not an allergy.

How can it present?

Red, swollen and itchy skin. Stinging and burning. A rash or hives. Skin with an impaired barrier that may crack, blister or bleed. Patches of skin that feels dry, flaky and irritated.

What can I do?

Avoid any heat, including using hot water on the skin. Look for gentle products that are pH balanced and SPF’s only formulated specifically for sensitive skin types. Avoid anything with perfumes in it, active ingredients, retinols and abrasive/exfoliating ingredients. Seek support from an Integrated Specialist if you can who may suggest a practitioner only probiotic and/or zinc supplement.

APPROPRIATE TREATMENTS

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