Abstract

Sensitive Skin Syndrome (SSS) is a neurocutaneous condition with the undefined etiology, pathogenesis and treatment. It is difficult and challenging for primary health care doctors and dermatologists to manage SSS in a busy private clinical setting. Therefore, many patients with SSS are poorly managed and their negative experiences fail to relieve the neurological symptoms. Also, the prior knowledge and perception of patients to the syndrome may misunderstand the symptoms in subsequent consultations because of nocebo effects. The following based on a biopsychosocial model of somatic symptoms, which focuses on the crucial relationship between the patient and clinic service provider, the following discussion will emphasize on the important role of nursing care in private clinic setting for better SSS management.

Keywords:Sensitive skin syndrome, Biopsychosocial model, Nursing care, Individualized management, Negative perceptions and expectancies, Psychological therapy through learning principles

Abbreviations: IFSI: International Forum for the Study of Itch; QoL: Quality of Life; SSS: Sensitive Skin Syndrome; TEWL: Trans Epidermal Water Loss