Living With Eczema: Learning to Control or Reduce Stress

Your body's reaction to stressful situations often shows itself on your skin. Hives are a common reaction to stress and/or stressful conditions. Stress is the body's reaction to a perceived threat. Adrenaline and hormones are released, and the central nervous system is activated, sharpening our senses, but simultaneously our pulse rises, our muscles tense and our immune system begins to shut down. Those that can not relieve stress as needed may experience fatigue, upset stomach, and frequent headaches. Long term stress can contribute to family breakdown, job fatigue, with resulting long term health problems such as depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, as well as eczema.