1. It makes the skin more sensitive and reactive. It causes acne to flare up due to increased cortisol secretion (observed during periods of intense stress), and sebum overproduction.
2. It exacerbates pre-existing skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis. It can also cause urticaria and other types of skin rashes.
3. It affects the daily skin care routine. If someone is stressed, they may neglect their daily skin care which can aggravate skin issues. This affects the appearance and quality of the skin, which becomes dull, dehydrated with fine lines.
Quite often a skin problem that affects the appearance of the person can be a source of stress and thus a vicious circle is created.
Since stress is a part of life, what matters is how you handle it.
Here are some tips:
1. Don't neglect your skin. Continue daily home care and seek a dermatologist’s advice on how you can deal with the problems that occur, and what treatments are appropriate to give you a glowing and healthy skin.
2. Exercise regularly.
3. Do things that please you.
4. Practice stress management techniques.
5. Talk to a specialist.