According to Dr. Rashmi Naldeega - Consultant Dermatologist, Practo, Pune (India), stress is a natural reaction when people feel pressured or threatened. However, in addition to common psychological and physical reactions such as irritability, headaches or chest tightness, some people also experience skin problems, including rashes.
Here are the reasons why stress can cause skin rashes and how you can prevent them.
How does stress cause a rash?
According to a study published in the Saudi Medical Journal, people who are stressed tend to have skin problems such as rashes, boils, itching and hair loss.
When the body is under stress, your nervous system and hormones react, creating hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, adds Dr. Rashmi Naldeega. These hormones can increase the body's sensitivity to irritating and inflammatory factors, leading to skin problems, including rashes.
Skin conditions caused by stress
Stress can aggravate many skin conditions, including:
Allergic dermatitis (eczema): Stress increases inflammation and itching, leading to frequent flare-ups.
psoriasis: Stress can trigger red spots of psoriasis on the skin.
Chronic hives: Stress causes immune changes, leading to itchy raw nodules.
Acne: Stress can make acne worse.
Hair loss: Stress can cause area-on- area hair loss or telogen hair loss.
How to prevent stress rashes
According to Dr. Rashmi Naldeega, some people with skin diseases and stress can make this condition worse. To prevent skin rashes caused by stress, the following measures are very helpful:
Manage stress: Maintain stress reduction habits through meditation, deep breathing, exercise, and a balanced diet.
Proper skin care: Use gentle products that help reduce flare-ups.
Seek medical help: If the rash is persistent, severe, or accompanied by symptoms such as fever, swelling, consult a doctor.
Note
Stress can cause many physical and psychological problems, and skin rashes are one of the often overlooked consequences. For people with this problem, managing stress and seeking medical help when needed is very important to protect skin health.
