What Does a Stress Rash Look Like?

压力affects the skin, often in the form of hives
压力affects the skin, often in the form of hives

压力often affects the skin adversely. It causes the formation of astresshormone that increases oil production in the body, making it prone toacne. Stress may also causeitchywelts to appear on the skin. These welts are commonly known ashivesand can appear on any part of the skin. These welts can vary in sizes and may connect to form a larger welt.

Hivesare generally red, raised, and swollen, which can be as small as a pencil tip or as large as a dinner plate, and may present with a tingling or burning sensation. Generally, a singlehivedisappears within 24 hours or less, and a newhiveappears at a different site as the older one subsides. A bout of hives or multiple hives usually takes about 6 weeks to resolve and is known as acute hives. Hives lasting for more than 6 weeks are known as chronic hives.

Urticariais the medical term for hives.Angioedemais an emergency condition in which the welt occurs deeper in the skin and causes the eyelids and lips to swell.

Is a stress rash common?

压力rashis common and anyone can get it. Stress induces a chemical response in the body that affects all the body parts.

压力rashisn’t a reason for concern and can be treated at home. Stress rash can also occur due to underlyingskin conditions, such aspsoriasis,rosacea,lichen planus, andeczema. These may need medical management.

What other factors cause a stress rash?

Anallergic reactioncan trigger a stress rash. Things that commonly trigger anallergicreaction include:

  • Foods, such as milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish
  • Medicines
  • 动物
  • Pollens and dander
  • Latex
  • Animal furs
  • Allergy shots

Other factors that cause hives are:

  • Bacterial or fungal infection
  • Diseases, such aslupus,vasculitis, orthyroid disorders
  • Exercise
  • Contact with chemicals
  • Exposure to sun, heat,cold, or water
  • Rigorous scratching of the skin
  • Pressure on the skin due to prolonged sitting

How to get rid of a stress rash?

Proper coping with stress can help you to get rid of a stress rash. Try these methods:

  1. Taking good care of your skin by keeping it clean and moisturized
  2. Exercising regularly may prove beneficial to your skin and the body
  3. Setting aside some time for yourself by indulging in things that make you happy
  4. Relieving your stress andanxietyby practicingbreathingtechniques and meditation
  5. Sleeping for seven to eight hours is essential for healthy skin
  6. Do not overstress yourself with tasks or deadlines
  7. Seeking help from someone you trust

A stress rash may also require medications to treat them, which may include:

When to call a doctor?

Inform your doctor, if you observe any of the following symptoms:

  • Widespread ofrashesall over the body
  • 一连串的陪同下swelling of face and breathing problems
  • 一连串的陪同下fever
  • Sudden onset and rapid spreading of the rash
  • Painfulrashes
  • An infected rash with a discharge of yellow or green fluid
  • Blisteringrash
  • Skin discoloration or changes in the skin along with the rashes
  • Bruisingor swelling around the rash

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References
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/the-effects-of-stress-on-your-skin

https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hives-self-care

https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin/rash/rash-101#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20rash,a%20fever%20with%20the%20rash.