{"id":732,"date":"2017-03-01T09:36:22","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T09:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drsandeshgupta.com\/blog\/?p=732"},"modified":"2017-03-01T09:36:28","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T09:36:28","slug":"does-stress-cause-eczema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drsandeshgupta.com\/blog\/does-stress-cause-eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Stress Cause Eczema?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Though, not many are aware of the same, do be  informed about the fact that stress is regarded as a trigger for eczema. This  particular skin condition is characterized by red itchy skin. The breakouts can  take place anywhere in your body including your hands and the portion behind  your knees. With further inflammation, you will notice simultaneous breaking  out of the condition. So, patients of eczema are asked to refrain from  scratching the affected portions on a regular basis. Needless to say, this only  makes way for infections. The minor cracks in your skin end up widening thereby  inviting bacteria. It should be noted that eczema is not restricted to adults  or adolescents. It may start as early as infancy and continue in the long term.  Ask the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drsandeshgupta.com\/best-dermatologist-in-east-delhi-skin-specialist-in-east-delhi-skin-doctor-in-east-delhi-dermatologist-centre-in-east-delhi-skin-centre-east-delhi.html\" title=\"dermatologist in Delhi\">dermatologist in Delhi<\/a> roped  in by you about the number of infants he is treating every year.<\/p>\n<h2>Eczema among kids<\/h2>\n<p>In fact, before delving into the details of  the connection between eczema and stress let us tell you briefly about eczema  in babies. There aren\u2019t many who know that eczema affects babies as well. Let  us tell you that around 20 per cent babies and young children are known to be  affected by eczema. About 65% of the patients are reportedly affected by eczema  in the first year of their life itself. Eczema among babies \u2013 it\u2019s another day  when we can discuss the effect of this particular disease among babies. For  now, let\u2019s focus on the lesser-known \u201cconnect\u201d between eczema and stress. A  thorough discussion with a credentialed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drsandeshgupta.com\" title=\"dermatologist  in Delhi\">dermatologist  in Delhi <\/a> will definitely help you secure more insights in this regard. As  of now, let\u2019s concentrate on the fundamentals.<\/p>\n<h2>Stress and Eczema<\/h2>\n<p> Stress is responsible for eczema. As much as  it sounds incongruous to start off, let us tell you that it\u2019s true. Read on to  find out. Now, if you look up the internet you will find sources linking stress  and eczema without really stating clear reasons for the same. However, it has  been maintained that some people\u2019s eczema symptoms tend to grow worse when they  are stressed. You need to understand that impact of stress is not really  restricted to the \u201cemotional realm\u201d. When you\u2019re stressed you\u2019re unable to  concentrate on your work and are often worried about apparent non-issues. The  physical manifestation of stress is evident as well. Stress often leads to the  lack of proper sleep and relaxation, that in turn, makes way for physical  weakness and lack of energy. Stress is also responsible for triggering hormones  that suppress the immune system. It can even result in the outbreak of skin  disorders like eczema.<\/p>\n<p> Besides causing eczema, stress can also impact  the present status of the particular skin condition. If an eczema patient is  stressed because of the skin condition or for that matter anything else, then  there is every chance of the condition worsening. Their skin may flare up as  well.<\/p>\n<p> So, as  a patient of eczema, you should try not to stress about the situation. Consult  a qualified <strong>dermatologist in Delhi<\/strong> in order to be duly guided in this regard. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though, not many are aware of the same, do be informed about the fact that stress is regarded as a trigger for eczema. This particular skin condition is characterized by red itchy skin. The breakouts can take place anywhere in your body including your hands and the portion behind your knees. 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