Published on: 5/22/2025
Why Do I Experience a Burning Sensation on My Face?
A burning sensation on your face could be due to sensitive skin, which is a condition where the skin reacts more strongly to things like weather, products, or stress.
Explanation
Sensitive skin can cause a burning feeling on your face. This condition makes your skin react more than usual to things like the weather, skincare products, or even stress.
What is Sensitive Skin?
- Sensitive Skin as a Disorder: Sensitive skin is syndrome, not necessarily a disorder. Your skin is hypersentive to stimuli, such as stress, weather, products.
- Reactions: These reactions can include feelings like burning, itching, or stinging.
Causes of Burning Sensation
- External Factors: Things like cold weather, hot showers, or certain skin products can trigger a burning sensation.
- Internal Factors: Stress or emotions might also make your skin feel like it's burning.
Managing Sensitive Skin
- Avoid Triggers: Try to notice what makes your skin react and avoid those things.
- Gentle Care: Use mild skincare products that are made for sensitive skin.
Understanding what makes your skin feel this way can help you manage it better. If the problem continues, it might be a good idea to talk to a healthcare professional.
(References)
- Huet F, & Misery L. (2019). Sensitive skin is a neuropathic disorder. Experimental dermatology, 31242328.
- Wollenberg A, & Giménez-Arnau A. (2022). Sensitive skin: A relevant syndrome, be aware. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 35315153.
- Misery L. (2019). [Sensitive skin, reactive skin]. Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie, 31320184.
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