Tag: Stress

Stress: what it is, how it manifests, and how it affects the body

What stress is, why the body needs it, and how to distinguish a normal reaction to load from a condition that warrants seeing a doctor.

Nervous Dermatitis: Is Stress Linked to Skin Rashes?

"Nervous dermatitis" is a lay explanation for a rash. We examine what is known about the link between stress and the skin, what hives look like, and when a doctor is needed.