Enzo Berardesca
Italy
Research Article
Sensitive Skin in the United States: Survey of Regional Differences
Author(s): Miranda A Farage, Kenneth W Miller, Abigail M Wippel, Enzo Berardesca, Laurent Misery and Howard MaibachMiranda A Farage, Kenneth W Miller, Abigail M Wippel, Enzo Berardesca, Laurent Misery and Howard Maibach
Background: Sensitive skin, a phenomenon claimed by the majority of female consumers across the industrialized world, is not well understood. Multiple studies investigating the biology of reported discomfort have been unable to establish reliable diagnostic criteria. The influence of geographical and cultural influences, including health and beauty product advertising, on perceptions of sensitive skin are increasingly being recognized.
Objective: To evaluate southern American women for the perception of sensitive skin and compare to results of previous surveys in other regions of the US.
Patients/Materials/Methods: A written questionnaire for self-reported perception of facial, genital, and body skin sensitivity was administered to 86 females in Mississippi (MS). Statistical analysis was performed on the data and c.. View More»
