Αυτό το άρθρο μεταφράστηκε αυτόματα από τα αγγλικά και ενδέχεται να περιέχει ανακρίβειες.

Όλοι ξέρουμε τι είναι το ευαίσθητο δέρμα, ή μήπως όχι; Η ευαισθησία του δέρματος έχει περισσότερες αποχρώσεις απ’ όσο φαίνεται. Σήμερα θα την ορίσουμε με τη βοήθεια της επιστήμης και θα απαντήσουμε στις βασικές ερωτήσεις. Ελάτε να εξερευνήσουμε όλα τα επίπεδα της δερματικής ευαισθησίας!

Σε αυτή την ανάρτηση:

Τι είναι το ευαίσθητο δέρμα;

Knowing how hard it is to create a proper definition, an interdisciplinary team worked on a scientifically accurate description that respects what people with ευαίσθητο δέρμα feel and experience. As a result, they όρισαν το ευαίσθητο δέρμα as “a syndrome of unpleasant sensations such as stinging, burning, pain, itching and tingling, triggered by stimuli that normally should not cause them. These sensations cannot be explained by lesions from a δέρμα disease. Δέρμα may look normal or show erythema, and ευαίσθητο δέρμα may affect any area, especially the face”.

With this in mind, ευαίσθητο δέρμα is a broad term for δέρμα that tends to show irritation when exposed to external aggressors. More than a medical diagnosis, it describes δέρμα prone to redness, itching, tightness and stinging, on the face and/or body.

These symptoms can also appear after a specific internal or external event. A δερματολόγος can consider frequency, duration, intensity and triggers to help determine whether you have ευαίσθητο δέρμα or another cause explains the symptoms.

Ποια είναι η βασική αιτία του ευαίσθητου δέρματος;

The exact reason why δέρμα sensitivity occurs is not fully known, but a few relevant theories deserve attention. Ορισμένες μελέτες προτείνουν a link between ευαίσθητο δέρμα and disruption of the epidermal barrier function, which can create the perception of δέρμα discomfort, but this is not the whole story. A paper published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology adds that ευαίσθητο δέρμα may also result from cutaneous factors such as atopic predisposition and the sensory nervous system, endogenous factors such as hormonal changes, or lifestyle and environmental factors. These may cause and maintain sensitivity. The image below, from the ίδια μελέτη, illustrates these influences for easier understanding.

root cause of sensitive skin

Τι πυροδοτεί το ευαίσθητο δέρμα;

Sensitivity may react to triggers such as extreme weather, wind, spicy food, alcohol and friction. Scientists have also found small ethnic differences in how δέρμα reacts to these triggers: σύμφωνα με μια μελέτη, “Afro-Americans reacted less to environmental and alcoholic triggers; Hispanics reacted less to alcohol; Asians reacted more to wind, spices, and alcohol; and Euro-American reacted more to wind.” Whatever your origins, understand what triggers your sensitivity so you can avoid unwanted symptoms.

Πώς ξέρω αν έχω ευαίσθητο δέρμα;

If you have ευαίσθητο δέρμα, your δέρμα will usually let you know. Signs may include redness, dryness or tightness, easy sunburn, or reactivity to καλλυντικά, very hot or cold weather, wind, or everyday life.

The tricky part is knowing whether this is ευαίσθητο δέρμα or a medical δέρμα condition that needs more care. The safest option is to consult a επαγγελματίας υγείας. With a clear understanding of your δέρμα’s needs, you can choose better care and avoid products or habits that aggravate it.

Είναι το ευαίσθητο δέρμα πάντα ξηρό;

Sensitivity can affect every δέρμα tone and type, and you can certainly have sensitive oily δέρμα. Still, people with ευαίσθητο δέρμα, even oily δέρμα, often describe it as dry. A compromised barrier may increase transepidermal water loss, so dehydration can feel like dryness.

Πόσο σπάνιο είναι το ευαίσθητο δέρμα;

Percentages vary, but ευαίσθητο δέρμα is not rare. Ορισμένες μελέτες προτείνουν that the population with ευαίσθητο δέρμα is close to 40%, while ορισμένες μελέτες προτείνουν that as many as 68.4% of people self-report ευαίσθητο δέρμα. Either way, it is a common δέρμα concern that can affect any gender, age, δέρμα type or δέρμα tone.

Τι μπορεί να είναι στην πραγματικότητα το ευαίσθητο δέρμα;

Ευαίσθητο δέρμα is a lay term rather than a medical diagnosis. It is generally used for δέρμα with reduced tolerance to καλλυντικά and personal care products. In έρευνες at least 40% of people report ευαίσθητο δέρμα. But that is not the whole story. People who self-diagnose ευαίσθητο δέρμα may have a cutaneous manifestation of δέρμα disorders that benefit from specific care, such as eczema, contact dermatitis, rosacea, photodermatoses or other δέρμα conditions. Our advice remains the same: consult a επαγγελματίας υγείας.

Ποια είναι η διαφορά ανάμεσα στο ευαίσθητο και στο ευαισθητοποιημένο δέρμα;

Ευαίσθητο δέρμα is more like a trait, while sensitized δέρμα is more like a state. Ευαίσθητο δέρμα is not necessarily forever, but it tends to stay with you. Sensitized δέρμα, on the other hand, can be a temporary period of extra sensitivity caused by a specific external aggression, such as a cosmetic your δέρμα did not tolerate, hence σημασία ενός patch test, a sunburn, or a cosmetic procedure. If your δέρμα is usually fine but feels sensitive after a specific event, it is probably sensitized δέρμα. If sensitivity signs such as redness, tightness or itching appear often even without a clear aggression, you are probably dealing with ευαίσθητο δέρμα.

Τι να χρησιμοποιείτε για το ευαίσθητο δέρμα;

With ευαίσθητο δέρμα, the question is often what not to do. Be cautious with products that are not specifically formulated for ευαίσθητο δέρμα. When possible, choose formulas made for ευαίσθητο δέρμα rather than formulas that claim to suit all δέρμα types συμπεριλαμβανομένου του ευαίσθητο δέρμα. Pay attention to how your sensitivity changes, as stable periods and very reactive periods are both normal, and adjust your routine to your δέρμα’s needs. A safe choice is minimal δέρμαcare focused on hydration, completed with a sunscreen that suits your δέρμα type.

We love caring for ευαίσθητο δέρμα, and we have suggestions that may help. Read our posts with lovely δέρμαcare ρουτίνες και συμβουλές για ευαίσθητο δέρμα.