Does stress cause dermatitis?

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Does stress cause dermatitis?

Yes. Stress can cause and/or aggravate some skin conditions including dermatitis. There are mental/emotional signs of stress and physical signs of stress. They include:

Mental/emotional signs:

  • Constant worry, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed.
  • Difficulty concentrating.
  • Irritability, mood swings, or a short temper.
  • Depression.
  • Low self-esteem.
  • Difficulty relaxing, or using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs to relax.

Physical signs:

  • Muscle tension and aches and pains.
  • Diarrhea and constipation.
  • Sleeping more, or less.
  • Loss of sex drive.
  • Feeling nauseated or dizzy.

Try these tips to reduce your stress:

  • Take deep breaths. Count to ten.
  • Don’t aim for perfection. Accept that you can’t control everything.
  • Exercise every day.
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • Limit caffeine and alcohol.
  • Eat healthy meals.
  • Laugh a lot and try to have a positive attitude.
  • Journal.
  • Talk to friends and family, and to a therapist.

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