Sensitive Skin in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice

Patients with sensitive skin often pose a problem for skincare specialists. First, as their complaints are subjective - burning, itching, tightness, and tingling, which cannot be seen with the naked eye - it is not always straightforward what to work with and how to diagnose and evaluate the therapy outcomes. Second, for many people, skin hypersensitivity is typically initiated by cosmetics, the primary skincare tool. So, skincare practitioners may avoid clients who likely expect cosmetics used in treatment only to worsen things. Yet, this is not the case, as proper cosmetic care and treatment can take away unpleasant symptoms, significantly improving the quality of life for people with sensitive skin.This book was created to help dermatologists and other skincare professionals better understand this syndrome, allowing them to tailor their treatment protocols to each case. For this purpose, we have gathered as much up-to-date information as possible, given that research in recent years has helped significantly advance our understanding of this condition. Why do not all patients with sensitive skin have problems with the skin barrier, even though it was previously considered a "must"? Why is hypersensitivity present even though a reduction in nerve endings is found in many patients? Does the microbiome influence the development of sensitivity symptoms, and what are the dangers of psychological stress? You will find the answers to these and other questions in our book.The central part of the book is devoted to building an effective care strategy for sensitive skin. For this purpose, all complex treatment approaches are considered, from limiting triggers, protection, and cleansing, which are very specific to this condition, to modern therapeutic modalities that affect each of the mechanisms of sensitive skin pathogenesis.In addition, the peculiarities of diagnosing this condition and how to distinguish it from other skin pathologies - atopic, allergic, contact dermatitis, and rosacea - are provided. Separate sections are devoted to the problems of skin sensitivity with age-related changes, the possibilities of correcting the symptoms of a sensitive scalp, and psychological help to patients, which a skincare specialist can provide.