How psyche affects your skin health?
You might have heard, “The appearance of dark circles under the eyes is because you have not slept well!” Keep reading to find out how your psyche affects your skin health.
Your skin would be affected by the changes in your mental state. This is due to the mediation of a number of mental processes through the same hormones, neurotransmitters, and proteins of the brain.
Categories of skin and mind disorders
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Skin diseases triggered or worsened by psychological stress:
There would be antecedent stress which is followed by the worsening of a skin disorder. Three common examples of this category are:
- Psoriasis (a disorder in which the skin cells multiply faster and flaky skin appears on red bumpy patches)
- Atopic dermatitis (a disorder that accompanies disorders like asthma and hay fever and presents with red and itchy skin)
- Acne
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Psychiatric disorders with dermatological symptoms:
There is no primary skin condition and everything seen on the skin is self-inflicted. Underlying behavior that leads to these skin lesions is anxiety, low self-esteem, or delusions. Unfortunately, the person living with these disorders is blamed for the illness due to the stereotype of mental ill-health. Four examples of these disorders include:
- Dermatitis artefacta (skin lesions produced by the patient's seemingly voluntary actions)
- Trichotillomania (repetitive pulling of one's hair)
- Body dysmorphic disorder (persistent worry about the shape of one's body part)
- Delusional parasitosis (a false, firm, unshakable belief that parasites have infested the skin)
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Psychiatric symptoms that accompany skin disorders:
Emotional symptoms like anxiety and depression are prominent as a result of having a skin disease and the psychological consequences may be even more severe than the physical symptoms. An example is a vitiligo (patches of the skin losing their pigment).
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Effects of psychiatric medications on the skin:
For instance, Lithium (a mood stabilizer) causes acne and skin rash. Similarly, medicines for skin disorders may cause depression. A medication named finasteride (used for hair loss) might cause depression.
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Stress, anxiety, and emotional distress can manifest themselves on the skin and worsen a prevailing condition. Homeopathy is the best solution to address and identify your psychodermatology issues as it helps to treat the root causes. Moreover, it comes with zero side-effects.
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