Sensitive skin syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sensitive skin syndrome. This is a small fiber neuropathy. It is also a form of neuropathic itch. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is a small fiber neuropathy
- It is also a form of neuropathic itch
Presentation
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Symptoms
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Triggers
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Associated features
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Differential diagnosis
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Skin biopsy
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Other investigations
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Treatment
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References
- Misery L, Bataille A, Talagas M, et al. Sensitive skin syndrome: a low-noise small-fiber neuropathy related to environmental factors? Front Pain Res (Lausanne) 2022; 3:853491.
- Huet F, Dion A, Batardière A, et al. Sensitive skin can be small fibre neuropathy: results from a case-control quantitative sensory testing study. Br J Dermatol 2018; 179:1157-1162.
- Buhé V, Vié K, Guéré C, et al. Pathophysiological study of sensitive skin. Acta Derm Venereol 2016; 96:314-318.
- Huet F, Misery L. Sensitive skin is a neuropathic disorder. Exp Dermatol 2019; 28:1470-1473.
