Symptoms range from simple itching and burning to generalized hives, and in rare circumstances may involve a life-threatening systemic reaction that includes wheezing, airway obstruction, and shock. Finally, reactions to cosmetics products may be due to the presence of occult skin disease. Common disorders such as rosacea, seborrhea, and psoriasis can present atypically on the face, and thus go unrecognized. Symptoms attributed solely to cosmetics use may actually involve exacerbations of an underlying disease. Summary In summary, sensitive skin is a term that reflects cosmetics users perceptions of their relative abilities to comfortably wear or use cosmetics and skin care products.
Reactive symptoms can take many forms.
Most often, consumers demonstrate no observable skin irritation or inflammation. However, others experience visible irritant, allergic, and hive reactions. Lastly, such reactions may be manifestations of subtle, unrecognized skin disease. In most cases, consumers should simply discard or return products that cause difficulty for them. However, if an individual experiences frequent reactions from many different cosmetics products, or reactions that are severe, she or he should seek the care of a dermatologist.