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Stress Induced Hives

and Stress Rash


When your immune system is not functioning properly, it become vulnerable and can trigger the onset of stress induced hives and/or a stress rash.

The body's natural reaction to stress, the "fight or flight" response, may be responsible for stress induced hives or a stress rash. When a person experiences stress for a prolonged period of time, their immune system may not be able to defend the body from illness and disease and sometimes shows imbalance in the form of hives or a rash.

Hives are triggered by allergens. Allergens that might provoke hives or a stress rash include medications, food additives, certain foods, insect bites and stings, infections, or hot/cold temperature changes.

Chronic Stress affects the body and health by reducing its immune response which also makes it unable to cope with these allergens. During stressful situations, the skin barrier is seen to break down making it more susceptible to irritants and allergens which result in itchy, red, or pale swellings of theskin which can vary in shape and size known as hives or stress rashes.

Experts also believe that there is a link between emotional upsets or traumatic experiences and skin ailments. It is thought that strong emotions which are not dealt with may release through the skin.

Are there any treatments that work to cure stress induced hives?

Since hives are triggered by allergens, they are often treated with antihistamines, although many physicians often prescribe relation exercises such as meditation and/or yoga for someone with skin problems such as hives or a rash.

Homeopathic remedies have also been successful in assisting the body to recover. The goal of these treatments is to reduce stress which in turn increases immune system functioning and in turn this helps to heal skin problems. Some doctors have recommended massage, hypnosis, acupuncture and counselling as techniques to help relieve stress. If these relaxation techniques do not cure the skin problem, then please see a physician who can prescribe additional courses of treatment.


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