Stress
Your mental and emotional health is closely connected to the health of your skin. When you are under stress your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. In larger-than-normal amounts, cortisol can trigger Inflammation in the skin. Dealing with stress induced flares can make you even more anxious and upset. Managing stress can help prevent flare-ups. Here are some ways to manage stress:
- Relax with a good book or interesting tv show
- Meditate for a few minutes a day
- Distract yourself from your thoughts that causes stress
- Gentle exercise
- Find people to talk with about your eczema symptoms.