You are especially vulnerable if you have skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
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Hives can appear anywhere on the body, but most commonly appear on the neck, chest, torso, face, or arms. [사진= 게티이미지뱅크]Hives, which cause reddening of the skin, are accompanied by itchy symptoms. Hives, a common skin disease, can have a variety of causes, including when it is hot or cold or when eating spicy food.
“Hives can also be caused by stress,” Dr. Whitney High, professor of dermatopathology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, told CNN. “If no other cause of the urticaria can be found, it makes sense to consider stress.”
A study published in 2018 found that people with chronic hives were more likely to be stressed, and their symptoms included more severe itching.
Stress-related hives typically appear as raised, red or pink bumps on the skin. Hives can appear anywhere on the body, but most commonly appear on the neck, chest, torso, face, or arms. Some people may also experience swelling of the lips or eyelids. Hives range from small dots to large hives and may form in dense clusters.
People diagnosed with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis may be particularly susceptible to stress-related hives.
When you’re stressed, your body responds by releasing cortisol, known as stress hormones, and other compounds, including histamine. “We don’t know how or why our skin reacts to stress hormones, but we do know how to fix the problem,” says dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian.
Stress hives are generally temporary and usually lessen or disappear within 24 hours once the cause of the stress is alleviated. There are treatments for hives, including oral antihistamines and creams to manage the inflammation that causes itching and red skin.
Experts recommend seeing a dermatologist or other medical professional if your stress hives are severe or last a long time. This is because some areas, such as arms and legs, have thin skin and are easy to treat, but thick areas, such as hands and feet, do not penetrate well with over-the-counter creams.
Experts also advise that it is best to avoid irritating factors such as heat or tight clothing that heat the area of stress hives. “Exercising, spending less time on social media and taking time to meditate can also be good options,” Dr. Nazarian said.
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