Sensitive Skin in Thais: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnostic Cutoff Scores

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI:10.1111/jocd.70181

Pichanee Chaweekulrat, Silada Kanokrungsee, Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn, Suthasanee Prasertsook, Surachanee Likittanasombat, Waranya Boonchai

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Abstract

Background

Sensitive skin is a dermatologic condition with variable prevalence. Universally established cutoff scores for the sensitive scale (SS) and burden of sensitive skin (BoSS) questionnaires are lacking in general populations.

Aims

To determine the prevalence of and the associated risk factors for sensitive skin among Thais and to establish cutoff values for diagnosing mild, moderate, and severe cases of sensitive skin.

Patients/Methods

A cross-sectional study involving 621 participants aged ≥ 18 years was conducted using an online questionnaire disseminated via various social platforms. Participants completed the SS-14, SS-10, and BoSS questionnaires to assess sensitive skin severity. Cutoff scores for these instruments were determined.

Results

Sensitive skin was reported by 86.9% of participants, with 57.5% indicating moderate to severe sensitive skin. Significant risk factors for sensitive skin included female sex, underlying dermatologic conditions, history of atopic dermatitis, and dry skin type. The following cutoff points for diagnosing mildly, moderately, and severely sensitive skin were established for each questionnaire: SS-14 (6/16/25), SS-10 (5/13/22), and BoSS (13/19/24), respectively. The SS-10 questionnaire demonstrated greater diagnostic accuracy than the BoSS questionnaire.

Conclusions

This pioneering study elucidated the prevalence of and risk factors for sensitive skin in Thais. The established cutoff values will facilitate sensitive skin diagnosis and guide patient management strategies.

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泰国敏感皮肤：患病率、临床特征和诊断截止评分

背景：敏感性皮肤是一种发病率不同的皮肤病。在一般人群中缺乏普遍建立的敏感量表（SS）和敏感皮肤负担（BoSS）问卷的分界点。目的确定泰国人敏感性皮肤的患病率及相关危险因素，并建立诊断轻度、中度和重度敏感性皮肤病例的临界值。患者/方法采用通过各种社交平台分发的在线问卷，对621名年龄≥18岁的参与者进行了横断面研究。参与者完成SS-14、SS-10和BoSS问卷来评估皮肤敏感程度。确定了这些工具的分界点。结果86.9%的受试者报告皮肤敏感，57.5%的受试者报告中度至重度皮肤敏感。敏感性皮肤的重要危险因素包括女性、潜在皮肤病、特应性皮炎史和干性皮肤类型。每份问卷分别建立轻度、中度和重度皮肤敏感诊断的截止点：SS-14（6/16/25）、SS-10（5/13/22）和BoSS（13/19/24）。SS-10问卷的诊断准确性高于BoSS问卷。结论：这项开创性的研究阐明了泰国敏感皮肤的患病率和危险因素。建立的截止值将有助于敏感皮肤诊断和指导患者管理策略。

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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology DERMATOLOGY-

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

13.00%

发文量

818

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology publishes high quality, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of cosmetic dermatology with the aim to foster the highest standards of patient care in cosmetic dermatology. Published quarterly, the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology facilitates continuing professional development and provides a forum for the exchange of scientific research and innovative techniques. The scope of coverage includes, but will not be limited to: healthy skin; skin maintenance; ageing skin; photodamage and photoprotection; rejuvenation; biochemistry, endocrinology and neuroimmunology of healthy skin; imaging; skin measurement; quality of life; skin types; sensitive skin; rosacea and acne; sebum; sweat; fat; phlebology; hair conservation, restoration and removal; nails and nail surgery; pigment; psychological and medicolegal issues; retinoids; cosmetic chemistry; dermopharmacy; cosmeceuticals; toiletries; striae; cellulite; cosmetic dermatological surgery; blepharoplasty; liposuction; surgical complications; botulinum; fillers, peels and dermabrasion; local and tumescent anaesthesia; electrosurgery; lasers, including laser physics, laser research and safety, vascular lasers, pigment lasers, hair removal lasers, tattoo removal lasers, resurfacing lasers, dermal remodelling lasers and laser complications.