Diagnóstico y tratamiento del síndrome de piel sensible: un algoritmo para la práctica clínica habitual / Diagnosis and Treatment of Sensitive Skin Syndrome: An Algorithm for Clinical Practice

Tradicionalmente, la piel sensible se ha considerado como un problema cosmético o como una alteración puramente psicosomática con un fuerte componente subjetivo. Sin embargo, diversos estudios científicos sobre sus procesos fisiopatológicos y su etiopatogenia han demostrado que se trata de una entidad compleja que ya diversos autores consideran un síndrome neurodermatológico. Sus características hacen que su diagnóstico y tratamiento puedan resultar complicados en la práctica clínica habitual, siendo necesarias herramientas sencillas que se puedan usar de rutina, tanto para identificar esta entidad, que puede presentarse acompañada de otra patología, como para su manejo independiente. En este trabajo realizamos una revisión práctica de los avances científicos más recientes el campo de la piel sensible que justifican su consideración individual y ofrecen herramientas para identificarla y tratarla. Proponemos algoritmos de diagnóstico y de tratamiento basados en las evidencias de la literatura y en la opinión de los expertos que firman este artículo

Sensitive skin has traditionally been viewed as a cosmetic problem or as a purely psychosomatic alteration with a major subjective component. Different studies of its pathophysiologic etiology, however, have shown it to be a complex entity that several authors now consider to be a neurodermatological syndrome. Because of this complexity, skin sensitivity can be difficult to diagnose and treat, particularly considering that it may present with another disease. Simple tools applicable to clinical practice are thus necessary to identify and manage this disease as an independent entity. In this study, we perform a practical review of the most recent scientific advances in the area of sensitive skin that justify it being considered an individual entity, and provide tools for its identification and treatment. We propose diagnostic and treatment algorithms based on evidence from the literature and our experience and expertise

Diagnosis and Treatment of Sensitive Skin Syndrome: An Algorithm for Clinical Practice. / Diagnóstico y tratamiento del síndrome de piel sensible: un algoritmo para la práctica clínica habitual.

Sensitive skin has traditionally been viewed as a cosmetic problem or as a purely psychosomatic alteration with a major subjective component. Different studies of its pathophysiologic etiology, however, have shown it to be a complex entity that several authors now consider to be a neurodermatological syndrome. Because of this complexity, skin sensitivity can be difficult to diagnose and treat, particularly considering that it may present with another disease. Simple tools applicable to clinical practice are thus necessary to identify and manage this disease as an independent entity. In this study, we perform a practical review of the most recent scientific advances in the area of sensitive skin that justify it being considered an individual entity, and provide tools for its identification and treatment. We propose diagnostic and treatment algorithms based on evidence from the literature and our experience and expertise.