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HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR SKIN?

September 14, 2023

Present stress is a common issue for humans, and everyone at some point of their life can experience this. Stress can not only cause mental illness, it also affects skin, hair and physical health. Obviously there is a question that can rise in your mind, how stress (a thought in our mind ) can damage skin, and other body parts. Sky skin & Laser Clinic is here to help all your doubts.

What Is The Connection between Mind & Skin ?

Our body responds to the psychological state of the mind as the body is interlinked with the nerve system. Our emotions like depression, stress, anxiety, fear and other feelings will release hormones like cortisol and adrenaline into the body. Excess of cortisol causes increased oil production in skin glands , which leads to clogged pores and acne breakouts and excess of adrenaline cause wrinkles, acne and dullness of skin.

A person suffering from stress over a time period is called chronic stress, that can cause internal inflammation in the body. In general inflammation helps us to protect ourselves from the threats, and heals the microbes and wound, but the over inflammation can cause your mind overreact and may be the root cause of severe skin problems like acne, eczema, redness, swelling and psoriasis. The skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis are more sensitive and they need a perfect treatment otherwise, they may cause severe skin diseases.

How Skin Stress Affects Scalp & Hair?

Scalp & Hair are the utmost affecting body parts due to stress. Some may find their hair oiler & dryer when they feel stress, based on the person’s body to neutralize the hormone balance. In some cases it may cause dandruff, psoriasis and hair loss. Also stress can affect your nails, it may cause bitter nails, peeling of nails.

The solution to overcome the stress is a better medication & a expert doctor suggestions

If you are looking for a perfect solution for the stress and it’s sides effects on skin contact the best dermatologist for your healthy skin