My skin has been very sensitive lately. I'm wondering if it's because my skin barrier is broken, so I'm asking what I should do.

My skin has become particularly sensitive lately, and I'm a bit worried. Just washing my face stings, and applying toner or cream also leaves a slight burning sensation. I'm wondering if this could be due to a compromised skin barrier, so I'm researching it. However, I can't seem to recover with just self-care, so I wanted to ask. I don't usually use harsh products, so this sudden change is disconcerting. I looked into it and found out that once the skin barrier is compromised, it takes a long time to recover, which is even more concerning.

I've changed my routine to focus on soothing and moisturizing, but I'm not sure if it's really helping. I'm curious about which types of products or treatments are more effective when the skin barrier is compromised. There are so many different types of treatments at hospitals, it's hard to choose the right one. I'd also like to know if treatments that directly restore the skin barrier actually produce a noticeable effect. I'm hesitant to use overly aggressive treatments, but light, gentle treatments are something I could consider.

I'm also curious about how those with similar symptoms due to a compromised skin barrier have managed their condition. They say it's more important to allow for slow recovery than to try to improve things too quickly, so I'm trying not to rush things, but I still want to make sure I'm headed in the right direction. Any advice on what kind of treatment or care would be best for my current condition would be helpful.