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Ep. 210: How Stress Affects Your Skin with Dr. Amy Wechsler

Jun 10, 2020
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INSIGHT

Stress Hormone Cortisol Harms Skin

  • Stress triggers cortisol, a hormone that causes inflammation and damages skin collagen.
  • This results in acne, wrinkles, and a compromised skin barrier that lets irritants in.
ADVICE

Encourage Treatment for Acne & Depression

  • Remember acne is treatable and help is available for depression linked to it.
  • Encourage affected individuals to seek medical care and not feel hopeless or alone.
ADVICE

Use Mindfulness and Sleep Healing

  • Practice mindfulness to identify life stressors triggering skin flare-ups.
  • Prioritize sleep to lower cortisol and heal skin with anti-inflammatory molecules.
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