Question 1

cause of hyper sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Genetics/irritants: Most people who have what we consider to have sensitive skin are also atopics. This means they have a combination of allergies asthma and eczema. These are all mediated by a hypersensitive immune system that may be allergicaly mediated through cells called eosinophils.  In addition people with this genetic makeup have a defect in a keratin protein called fillagrin. This defect makes the membrane function of the skin less effective in preventing water loss to the environment little cracks developed within the skin and then such as soaps perfumes laundry detergents etc. Get through the skin.

Question 2

are there advantages of sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have sensitive skin, then you are less able to tolerate harsh conditions and exposure to the damaging effects of ultraviolet light.  This would in turn decrease your long term exposure to many of the elements that cause aging of the skin.  I guess a glass half full view.

Question 3

how can you take care of sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Use gentle non-soap: cleansers like cetaphil, avoid scrubs or acids and use sunscreen with zinc oxide a physical block not the chemical block avobenzone every morning.

Question 4

i am wondering what helps sensitive skin?

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Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and many chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it using gentle means.

Question 5

how do i take care of dry sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Frequent moisture: Avoid over-washing in hot water and dry soaps. Use protective gloves when washing dishes and doing housework. Moisturize frequently with petrolatum products (aquaphor, vaseline) or hand creams that do not contain fragrance. Use gentle cleansers such as aveeno, (oatmeal) cetaphil, cerave.

Question 6

what should i do about sensitive skin on face?

Accepted Answer

Clean and Moisturize: Use things with only a few ingredients, little or no fragrance.Avoid products containing: antibacterial or deodorant, alcohol, retinoids or alpha-hydroxy acids. Get a facial. Doctors orders.

Question 7

what can i do to address super sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Fragrance free : I initially start out by placing my patients on products which are fragrance free. I will have them wash with a gentle soap like dove followed by an all over moisturizer like aveeno (oatmeal). I also have them use a fragrance free laundry soap like all-free and no fabric softeners or dryer sheets.  If the above measures are not helping then patch testing can be done.  I hope this helps.  Lana long.

Question 8

what are the best sunblocks for sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Sunblock: If you really burn use SPF >50, if you tan nicely but still may burn sfp 20-50, olive oil skin or darker 10-20 SPF .   There are different brand it really depends on your doctor's preference or yours.  Ironically a SPF > 10 may affect vit d absortion and cause deficiency and risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis. See your doctor for skin exam and recomendations.

Question 9

can i use the brand keihl's for my sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Keihls: Yes. I do not see any problem.

Question 10

what is the best body wash for dry sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Hydrating Cleanser: Cerave hydrating cleanser is helpful because it helps hydrate your skin as you wash.

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