Sensitive skin is a frequent complaint in the general population, in patients,
and among subjects suffering from itch. The International Forum for the Study
of Itch (IFSI) decided to initiate a special interest group (SIG) on sensitive
skin. Using the Delphi method, sensitive skin was defined as “A syndrome
defined by the occurrence of unpleasant sensations (stinging, burning, pain,
pruritus, and tingling sensations) in response to stimuli that normally should
not provoke such sensations. These unpleasant sensations cannot be explained
by lesions attributable to any skin disease. The skin can appear normal or be
accompanied by erythema. Sensitive skin can affect all body locations,
especially the face”. This paper summarizes the background, unresolved aspects
of sensitive skin and the process of developing this definition