Kapanlagi.com - When the body is stressed, there are various effects that can arise due to the health disorders. One of the common effects is the impact on the skin condition. Several symptoms of stressed skin can be experienced due to changes in cortisol hormone that affects skin health.
It is widely known that stress can cause various health effects that need to be aware of. Stress can occur due to several factors such as mental burden, pressure, threats, or life changes that can trigger the body to experience stress.
As a result, stress can have an impact on the physical, psychological, and behavioral conditions of the person experiencing it. One of the physical effects of stress can be seen from the skin with specific symptoms that arise. Where skin conditions that experience stress will show several changes that occur such as the appearance of acne, eye bags, and rashes.
For most people, they may not realize that skin health disorders can be one of the symptoms of stressed skin. These symptoms of stressed skin need to be properly treated to avoid further health disorders.
So, what are the symptoms of stressed skin?
The symptoms of stressed skin are as follows: So by knowing the symptoms of stressed skin, it can be an easy way to recognize the condition of stressed skin in order to get the right treatment.
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1. Experiencing Premature Aging
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The first symptom of stressed skin can be marked by the appearance of wrinkles on the face, which is a sign of premature aging. Premature aging can occur due to several factors such as free radicals, unhealthy lifestyles, and experiencing stress. Related to the symptoms of stressed skin, the appearance of wrinkles on the skin will be visible on the facial areas such as under the eyes, forehead, mouth, or cheeks that arise due to stress.
In this case, stress can accelerate skin aging such as the occurrence of wrinkles or creases. Generally, stress is experienced due to lack of rest, which affects skin health as reported by merdeka.com.
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2. Dull Skin
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One of the symptoms of stressed skin is that it appears dull and unhealthy. Dull skin is a condition where the skin looks less bright or darker, oily, and can even trigger other skin problems such as acne. In this case, one of the causes of dull skin can be due to stress that affects skin health.
According to merdeka.com, when stressed, the body easily loses fluids and cannot process dead skin cells optimally. As a result, dead skin cells will accumulate, causing the skin to appear dull. In addition, stress can also make the skin feel itchy and cause inflammation.
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3. Tired-looking Face
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Another symptom of stressed skin is a tired-looking or fatigued appearance. It turns out that stress also affects collagen production, which is an important nutrient for the skin. Among the important benefits of collagen for the skin are preventing premature aging and tightening the skin. According to merdeka.com, skin that is experiencing stress will make the face look tired, dull, and not fresh.
This is because it affects collagen production, including reducing melanin in the skin. Melanin itself is a nutrient that affects the skin's pigmentation.
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4. Experiencing Dark Circles Under the Eyes
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Dark circles under the eyes, also known as panda eyes, are also a symptom of stressed skin. This condition can occur when the body is under stress due to various factors, including stress. In relation to stress, dark circles under the eyes are triggered by a lack of rest or difficulty sleeping. When the body does not get enough sleep, it causes blood circulation around the eye area to be hindered. As a result, dark circles can appear under the eyes.
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5. Prone to Acne
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Acne is a skin problem that can occur in anyone. Many people do various treatments to prevent the appearance of acne, which can affect their appearance. In this case, it seems that stress can trigger facial skin to develop acne. This is because stress causes an increase in cortisol levels, making the skin oilier. Excessive oil production on the skin is one of the factors that make the skin prone to acne. However, further examination is needed to determine the exact cause of acne-prone skin.
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6. Red Skin
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The next symptom of stressed skin is that it appears red, itchy, rashy, and even dry. This condition is also known as eczema on the skin. According to halodoc.com, eczema on the skin can occur due to stress hormones that affect skin health. The increased production of cortisol hormones can cause inflammation. Inflammation that occurs can be experienced with several conditions such as itching, breaking, and redness.
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7. How to Deal with Stress on the Skin
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After knowing the symptoms of stressed skin, it is also important to recognize how to deal with stress on the skin. The ways to deal with stress on the skin are as follows, as reported by webmd.com.
-Always maintain skin health by paying attention to fruit, water, and vegetable intake. And other treatments.
-Get enough rest and try to sleep 8 hours every night to keep your skin healthy.
-Regular exercise, which is also good for skin health.
-Engage in mood-enhancing activities that you enjoy.
-Contact a healthcare professional to help deal with stress.
Well, those are 6 symptoms of stressed skin that can be characterized by several conditions. However, to determine the exact cause of stress on the skin, further examination is needed. Consulting with a healthcare professional can be a consideration for dealing with stress that affects the skin.
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