Eczema and Stress

Stress can cause many problems in the human body. But it can also cause problems on the human body. A common cause of eczema is elevated stress levels. Stress lowers the body's ability to fight disease, viruses, colds and many other common ailments. Eczema is generally a hereditary condition. Parents who suffer from eczema, asthma or hay fever have an 80% chance of their offspring having eczema.

Common symptoms of eczema include flaky, thickened, dry skin. Other forms of eczema include tiny red bumps that will ooze or appear infected if scratched. Most forms of eczema tend to itch before the rash appears. The itch can be so bad as to cause loss of sleep, fatigue, irritability and stress.

So not only can stress cause eczema, but eczema can cause someone more stress. The cycle can be vicious and an eczema sufferer should combat their eczema as soon as possible whenever a flare-up is identified.

This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For more information or a diagnoses, please contact your health care professional.