Post Date December, 02 2023
There are countless pressures in today's society. Housing and car loans, having children, taking care of parents, coupled with rising prices and shrinking salaries; Toxic food makes people wonder what they can eat. The endless pressure has become an important reason for affecting health. Pressure is always with you. But did you know that the skin is the first place to react to stress? When you notice any abnormalities in your skin, it is the signal of stress that requires caution.
The impact of stress on the body
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and most people believe that the skin only protects the body, sweats and feels cold and hot. In fact, the skin is also a busy immune organ, directly and indirectly related to the brain. When we feel anxious or at a loss, the hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland, which in turn sends chemical signals to the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland subsequently produces cortisol, a major stress hormone. This pathway is called the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA axis), and information is transmitted instantaneously through this pathway.
Your skin tells you
More dandruff - caused by constant inflammation of hair roots and follicles, or a by-product of stress
Acne - Stress Promotes the Activity of Your Fat Secreting Glands
Black circles under the eyes - caused by lack of sleep and the body transferring blood from unnecessary areas to important organ parts
Wrinkles - horizontal lines on the forehead, wrinkles between the eyebrows, and wrinkles around the mouth are the most common results of stress and anxiety
Once human cortisol is injected into the human system, it will connect with all organs and reflect stress in an inflammatory manner. Oxidants produced by inflammation can harm cells. Short term inflammation can help fight diseases, but chronic inflammation will seriously harm the human body and may lead to various diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis and asthma.
The reaction of pressure on the skin starts with inflammation of the pores, causing the skin to become rough, red, and swollen, and then the pores to become blocked. If collagen is inflamed, its structure will disintegrate and wrinkles will appear. Accompanying inflammation are acne, wrinkles, dryness, and itching, all of which are warning signs of stress on the skin.
So everyone should eat appropriately, sleep and wake up happily, and take responsibility for your life. You not only need to face your own emotions, but also the reactions of others towards you. When your skin condition improves, others can tell at a glance that you are a healthy man without stress or worries.
(Intern Editor: Zhao Minqing)
