Just as rashes on the face are bothersome, so are those on the body. They can be caused by many factors, and stress is one of them. Stress on its own can lead to skin conditions and can also significantly worsen existing ones, with visible and unsightly results. Body rashes can appear in various forms, such as:
- discoloration of the skin,
- slight uneven swelling (like bites),
- a change in skin texture with a rough and "wild" surface,
- which may be accompanied by itching or pain, as well as other symptoms.
Their duration may be temporary, persistent and require treatment to go away, or chronic, with periods of remission and exacerbation.
What are the rashes caused by stress?
There are body rashes that are caused by stress and others that “flare up” during periods of stress. The most prone to stress are eczema and psoriasis.
Eczema usually appears in areas where the skin has folds, such as the elbow, the knees, and the neck. Symptoms include redness, itching, swelling, and skin that peels.
With similar symptoms and scaly patches, psoriasis also appears in the same areas as eczema. The color of the skin forming the psoriatic plaques is white or silvery.
What do stress rashes look like?
Stress-related body rashes often resemble mosquito bites. They are characterized by redness, swelling, and itching. They can appear anywhere on the body and are usually transient, typically lasting no more than 24 hours.
If you notice that after 24 hours they are increasing and show no signs of subsiding, a visit to a dermatologist is necessary, as it may be a sign of another condition or an allergy.
At our clinic, depending on each case, the doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment for such conditions.