Sensitive skin is a growing concern. Studies suggest that about 50% of the total population in the US suffers from sensitive skin, though this is relative to where you live. Here at Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville, we can help you determine the main causes and precise solution to your sensitive skin.
Causes of Sensitive Skin
Any skin condition that is sensitive to touch is often unbearable, uncomfortable, and annoying. It can also easily be affected by both emotional and environmental factors such as household pets, weather changes, dust, and stress. Here are a few possible sensitive skin causes and solutions:
1. Fibromyalgia
This is a condition associated with chronic pain and can cause the skin to hurt. The pain can result from temperature changes or your clothes brushing against the skin, caused by increased sensitivity.
2. Shingles
Shingles or herpes zoster is a condition where blisters or painful rashes appear on some parts of your body. They cause the skin to become sensitive to touch.
3. Midbrain Defect
The midbrain evaluates different stimuli and dictates your response. If it’s damaged or there is a defect, it can lead to tactile defensiveness. Tactile defensiveness is a painful reaction to stimuli such as a touch or gentle pressure.
4. Anxiety
Stress and anxiety cause the skin to become sensitive to touch. Extreme mental stress triggers the body to release chemicals that stimulate the nervous system as well as sharpen your senses. In turn, these chemicals increase skin sensitivity.
5. Sunburn
Overexposure to the sun can lead to first-to-second-degree burns. The affected part of the body may experience symptoms such as redness, blisters, painful skin, swelling and soreness.
6. Neuropathies
This is a condition that results from nerve damage leading to increased skin sensitivity. Some common causes of neuropathies include diabetes, liver or kidney diseases, arthritis, trauma, or deficiency in vitamin B12.
7. Migraines
During a migraine attack, your skin can become hypersensitive resulting in unbearable pain when you touch it or comb your hair.
Treatment
The treatment of sensitive skin varies according to the specific cause. Some conditions, e.g. fibromyalgia are very hard to treat, while others like vitamin B deficiency can be easily treated. Shingles can also be treated using anti-viral drugs. However, you need a doctor to prescribe the precise medication for your condition. We can find the right Obagi skin care products to help treat your skin.
If you are experiencing unusual skin sensitivity, feel free to contact us today at Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Our team of professionals can help you find the right treatment. Call today to schedule your consultation!
