skin sensitivity
Touch triggers reactions
Skin sensitivity refers to how readily skin reacts to substances, temperatures, or stimuli.
Sensitive skin may redden, itch, or irritate easily from products that don't bother others: I have to use fragrance-free lotion because of my skin sensitivity.
The term also describes heightened tactile sensation—awareness of light touch, texture, or pressure on the skin.
- nerve endingsPeripheral neural sensors
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- patch testLocalized allergy screening
- allergy testImmune reaction screening
hives · moisturizers · sensory receptors · UV radiation · dermis · temperature extremes · rosacea · sunburn · pain threshold · fragrances · fabric softener · inflammation · hydration · gentle formula · tactile feedback · sunscreen · neurotransmitters · pollution
- sensitivitiesallergies, food allergies, latex allergy, nickel allergy, hay fever
- sensitivitysensitive, hypersensitivity, oversensitivity, hypersensitive, sensitization
- side effectsnausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, rash
- body reactionssweating, blushing, shiver, goosebumps, twitch
- shaving problemsrazor burn, nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs, razor bumps
- vulnerabilitiesvulnerability, insecurity, weakness, self-doubt, flaw
skin sensitivitynumbness
Loss of sensation
insensitivity · anesthesia · desensitization · nerve damage · loss of sensation
skin sensitivitythick-skinned
Resistant to criticism
thick skin · hardiness · callousness · imperviousness · emotional resilience
skin sensitivitythick skin
Immunity to criticism
emotional resilience · toughness · hardiness · callousness · insensitivity