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Front. Med.
Sec. Dermatology
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1625172
Spectrum of Sensitive Skin in India: A Collaborative Expert Position Statement
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Deepika Pandhi1
Arun C Inamadar2Abir Saraswat3Abhishek De4Anchala Parthasaradhi5BS Chandrasekhar6Malavika Kohli7Manjunath Shenoy8
Murlidhar Rajagopalan9Pravin Banodkar10
Saumya Panda11Shital Poojary12
Priti Thakor13Ruchi Shah14
Someshwar Rayasam14*- 1University College of Medical Sciences & GTBH, Delhi, India
- 2Sri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Center, BLDE University, Vijaypur, India
- 3Midland Hospital & Research Centre, Lucknow, India
- 4Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, India
- 5Anchalas Skin Institute, Hyderabad, India
- 6CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences, Bengaluru, India
- 7Skin Secrets, Mumbai, India
- 8Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, India
- 9Apollo Children’s Hospital and Fetal Care Research Center, Chennai, India
- 10Skin Crest Clinic, Mumbai, India
- 11Belle Vue Clinic, Kolkata, India
- 12K.J.Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai, India
- 13JNTL Consumer Health (India) Private Limited, Mumbai, India
- 14JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India
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Sensitive skin poses a significant dermatological concern in India, influenced by diverse climatic conditions, cultural practices, and pollution levels. These factors contribute to the prevalence of sensitive skin, which is characterized by symptoms such as redness, itching, and dryness. Sensitive skin is better understood as a distinct syndrome rather than a linear progression from dry skin to conditions like acne, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea. The condition impacts the overall quality of life of affected individuals, making it crucial to understand its spectrum and management. Methods: A panel of 12 dermatologists from various regions of India provided expert insights into the characterization of sensitive skin. The dermatologists discussed the spectrum of sensitive skins and provided strategies for managing the condition. Their recommendations emphasized the importance of individualized skincare regimens tailored to the specific needs of patients. Results: Several studies have discussed the heterogeneity of sensitive skin, indicating the complexity of its diagnosis and management. The market is saturated with a variety of cosmeceuticals aimed at addressing sensitive skin. However, there are no established guidelines for using these products, leading to the adoption of individualized skincare regimens as the most common approach. Discussion: This expert paper highlights the necessity of recommending cosmeceuticals in managing sensitive skin and emphasizes the importance of personalized skincare regimens. By comprehensively addressing the spectrum of sensitive skin, clinicians can prevent the progression to severe dermatological conditions, thereby safeguarding the skin barrier and improving the overall quality of life for individuals affected by sensitive skin.
Keywords: oatmeal-based moisturizers, sensitive skin spectrum, Emollients, Cosmeceuticals, skin barrier, filaggrin gene, Trans epidermal water loss
Received: 08 May 2025; Accepted: 30 Jul 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Pandhi, Inamadar, Saraswat, De, Parthasaradhi, Chandrasekhar, Kohli, Shenoy, Rajagopalan, Banodkar, Panda, Poojary, Thakor, Shah and Rayasam. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Someshwar Rayasam, JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India
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