acne and anxiety

United States
December 24, 2006 5:01pm CST
is there relation between acne and anxiety and stress? in deed anxiety and stress are most important factor that can acne to flare up
2 responses
@demo3424 (598)
• India
2 May 07
While psychological stress had been identified among many factors that can worsen acne, there has been little research to understand the mechanisms behind this relationship. The current study looked at whether levels of sebum, the oily substance that coats the skin and protects the hair, , increase in times of stress and are related to acne severity. Hormone levels, sebum production and bacteria are all known to play major roles in acne.
@missjackie (1358)
• Ypsilanti, Michigan
24 Dec 06
No. As I said before, acne happens when your pores are clogged.