With the fast pace of life, many obligations, constant pressure on time and not enough time to rest, it is only logical that a person is under stress, or even one step away from burnout. All this is reflected on our skin.
Scientists have discovered how strong the connection is between our mind and skin. However, research has shown that what we feel can affect the appearance and behavior of our skin. It can even affect some skin diseases. How will it be? the body responded with long-term exposure to stress, it depends on each individual or on the genetic makeup. In general, however, it is true that different types of stress will always be expressed in the same way in the same person. In one person, this manifests itself in the area of acne, while in another, psoriasis may appear.
Stress has a major impact on health
There is a lot of evidence that stress and negative emotions are reflected in skin problems. When a person is under stress, the body secretes hormones, which stimulate inflammation and reduce blood flow to the skin. Nerves in the skin become irritated and can increase or trigger inflammation allergic reaction. The skin therefore triggers a defense mechanism against this type of reaction, which causes inflammation. All this leads to deterioration of the skin condition, which manifests itself in acne, psoriasis, dry skin, rashes, itching, dermatitis.
Such a strong and deep connection between the mind and the skin has led to the emergence of a new scientific field - psychodermatology. Dermatologists have discovered that people who go to the doctor for skin problems often also have psychological problems related to the skin. Therefore, certain emotions are often associated with specific skin reactions.
- depression and sadness - dry skin
- traumatic events - rashes and inflammation
- increased stress – acne, exacerbation of eczema or psoriasis
- treatment - redness and rashes
- chronic, long-term stress - sensitivity, dehydration, dryness
- anger or anxiety - urticaria, allergic reactions, itching, inflammation
- increased emotions (positive, negative) – redness
- suppressed anger - dry skin
Many serious diseases begin with skin symptoms
The skin is truly a wonderful organ. It is the largest organ of the body, which regulates body temperature and warns us of dangers. The skin protects the body from infections and potential external aggressors and problems, but at the same time it can also reflect internal problems, both physical and mental and emotional. Therefore, it is important to know that many serious diseases can start with different skin symptoms, and recognizing them can shorten the treatment time and sometimes even save lives.
