Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China

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• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sensitive Skin Syndrome in Hong Kong Using the Validated Sensitive Scale-10 (SS-10) Questionnaire: A Community Epidemiological Survey
  Author(s): Kam Tim Michael Chan* and Amy Ho Nam Cheung
  
  Background: This community-based epidemiological study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of sensitive skin syndrome (SSS) using the validated Sensitive Scale-10 (SS-10) questionnaire in Hong Kong. Methods: In January 2018, 500 subjects were recruited (quota sampling method) across five Hong Kong districts from high to lower level of pollutions (Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, Tsuen Wan, and Shatin; n=100 each). Face-to-face interviews were conducted by volunteers without prior knowledge on sensitive skin definition. Each participant filled out a questionnaire containing information on demography, concomitant skin diseases, and SS-10. Prevalence estimation was based on the cutoff value developed on clinical data in Hong Kong. Risk factors of sensitive skin were analysed using multiple linear regression modelling with total score of SS-10 as the outcome .. View More»
  

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