There may be a link between sensitive skin and excessive sweating, according to a new study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. The study, which looked at more than 600 people with both conditions, found that 90% of people who sweat more than normal had sensitive skin.
“These findings are very important because it one gives us insight into maybe why people have sensitive skin and what’s driving it, and that may allow us to come up with better treatments,” said Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at the George Washington University.
Friedman was one of the authors of the study and said 70% of the global population deals with sensitive skin and 40% of those people have no other skin condition. The condition can also be disabling as heat and temperature changes can cause symptoms such as burning and itching to become more intense. Click here to read more.