Open Access
ISSN: 1234-5678
ISSN: 1234-5678
Department of Dermatology, Baptist University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Research Article
A Retrospective Study Comparing Patient Self -Reported Percepts using a
validated Sensitive Scale Questionnaire between Dermatologist Diagnosed Skin
Conditions in a Private Clinic Setting including Sensitive Skin Syndrome
Author(s): Kam Tim Michael Chan*
Sensitive skin syndrome; albeit reported in many countries worldwide remained a condition of unknown etiology and
pathogenesis. Some authorities speculate it as a skin condition continuum from mild to severe, its severity is difficult
to assess. Our retrospective study aimed to draw a one-year new patient’s attendee clinical data comparing the patient
self-reported percepts using a validated sensitive scale questionnaire between dermatologist diagnosed skin conditions
in a private clinic setting including sensitive skin syndrome. The results suggested that allergic contact dermatitis,
herpes zoster and sensitive skin syndrome diagnosed patients reported a similar mean Sensitive Scale-10 scores {46.07
(N=91), 40.72 (N=35) and 41.38 (N=84); p>0.05} respectively. The mean SS 10 score was statistically significantly
different from other skin conditions like a.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9554.21.s12.584