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title: Itchy Sensitive Skin
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# Itchy Sensitive Skin

## Quick Summary

Itchy sensitive skin is a comfort pattern, not a single diagnosis. The safest routine usually starts with fewer products, gentle cleansing, bland moisturizing, and avoiding obvious triggers.

## Causes

Dryness, over-washing, fragrance, exfoliants, retinoids, hot water, weather, and underlying eczema-prone patterns can all contribute. Severe itch, rash, oozing, swelling, or sleep-disrupting symptoms need clinician guidance.

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