An abnormal reduction in sensation in the distal portions of the extremities. The phenotype is Human Phenotype Ontology id HP_0002936 (Distal sensory impairment). Also known as: Decreased distal sensation, Decreased sensation in extremities, Distal sensation loss, Distal sensory impairment in lower limbs, Distal sensory impairment of the lower extremities, Distal sensory loss, Distal sensory loss, upper and lower limbs, Loss of distal sensation.