{"title":"DermNet — Sensitive skin","entity_type":"Source","slug":"dermnet-sensitive-skin","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-sensitive-skin","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-17","date_reviewed":"2026-05-17"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Skin Sensitivity","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/skin-sensitivity"},{"title":"Why is my skin suddenly so sensitive?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/why-is-my-skin-suddenly-sensitive"},{"title":"How do I calm redness after using retinol?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-calm-redness-after-using-retinol"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["DermNet explains sensitive skin as stinging, burning, tightness, or discomfort triggered by products, environment, or underlying skin vulnerability."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Dermatology reference overview of sensitive skin symptoms, potential triggers, and related skin-condition boundaries."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The reference connects sensitive skin with barrier disturbance, irritants, cosmetics, weather, and underlying skin conditions. It supports careful non-diagnostic language and clinician referral for persistent or severe symptoms."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It anchors the new Skin Sensitivity Concern and keeps the page from diagnosing dermatitis, allergy, rosacea, or infection."]}],"source_type":"dermatology_reference","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/sensitive-skin"}