Hypersensitive skin
Introduction
Recognising the signs
What are the trigger factors?
What are the mechanisms of hypersensitive skin?
Good habits to adopt
Good habits to adopt
• Bathe or shower your child in lukewarm water (36°C).
• Select and use specific, tailored skin care products that ease cutaneous discomfort.
• Use extremely gentle soap-free products for cleansing your child’s face and body, which are formulated with a minimum of ingredients and of course free from fragrance and preservatives. During the day, combine these with a no-rinse cleansing fluid that has the same characteristics.
• Every day, apply a moisturising and soothing skin care product that is tailored to hypersensitive skin.
As a preventive measure, it is essential to adapt your child’s environment in order to limit contact with the factors that trigger this hyperreactivity:
• Protect them as far as possible from the cold and wind and sharp temperature changes.
• Avoid products that could trigger cutaneous reactions.
• As is true for all children, avoid exposure to the sun and in the event of unavoidable exposure, remember to systematically apply a suitable sun care product, combined with protective clothing (hat, sunglasses, T-shirt).
• Avoid clothing that is too tight and potentially irritant substances directly in contact with the skin (wool, acrylic, etc.).
To find out more on this subject, do not hesitate to ask your health care professional for advice.