Stress is difficult to deal with and even more difficult to treat when it stems from many different places in life. Whether you are shouldering a handful of burdens at work or you are feeling weighed down by family pressures, you are likely starting to experience the more negative effects of stress on the body. Symptoms like forehead wrinkles, under-eye bags, skin discoloration, and sudden pockets of stubborn fat are just some of the physical signs that can occur as a result of undue stress.
It is important to learn about the effects of stress on hair, skin, and your overall appearance so you know how to find a proactive treatment that centers your needs while reversing the adverse repercussions of stress. Find a personalized treatment to combat the effects of stress and reduce unwanted signs of aging without the need for surgery or downtime when you reach out to Ideal Image today.
The Effects Of Stress On Skin
Growing up, you might have heard your parents say, “Stop worrying so much, or you will break out.” Well, that old wives’ tale may actually be true. Stress can have a number of effects on your skin, causing you to literally wake up with pimples, zits, blackheads, and itchy patches all over the body.
This is because the skin’s health is so closely connected to the nervous system. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery explained that stress produces adrenaline and cortisol, two hormones that can cause adverse reactions when overproduced. These two hormones jumping into action signals to the body that there is some kind of threat. Cortisol increases oil production in the skin, which can lead to clogged pores and acne breakouts. It can also accelerate the loss of collagen and elastin, which are proteins that give skin its youthful texture. Chronic stress can lead to inflammation, which can prevent acne from healing and can cause flare-ups of skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis.
When you are feeling stressed, it is more likely that you will break out as the quality of your skin starts to decline. If you were to continue down this same path of high stress and low damage control, you could also end up suffering from the following effects of stress on skin:
- Permanent flushing of the face due to improper blood flow caused by stress
- Tension damage to the teeth and jawbone for those who grind their teeth when stressed
- The development of wrinkles and fine lines around the face
- Hair loss and graying hair
Not only does stress aggravate pre-existing conditions, but it can also make you look much older than you really are. The fewer nutrients your skin has access to, the more rapidly your body will start to break down. Unmanaged stress can lead to a fading complexion, dull skin, and an aging face.
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The Effects Of Stress On Hair
If you are stressed and have noticed that you are losing more hair than usual lately, you are not just making things up in your head. Stress has real and devastating effects on the cycle of hair growth, leading to undue loss and weakened follicles that make it harder to restore your hair back to its youthful shine.
During periods of intense stress, your body will not be providing nutrients to your extremities like your hair, causing you to lose or shed it more quickly. Your hair follicles will be put into a “resting phase” when your body believes that you are in an emergency state, which can seriously disrupt the health and appearance of the hair on your scalp.
Laser Hair Removal Lets You AddressUnwanted Follicles And Get Rid Of Patchy Hair
The effects of stress on appearance are typically experienced simultaneously in different areas at once, meaning hair and skin problems go hand in hand. Medical experts believe that the corticotropin-releasing hormone, also called CRH, is secreted from the glands of hair follicles that are most affected by stress. Not only can this create acne around your hair follicles, but it can also cause unwanted hair growth in different areas of the skin.
Ideal Image offers Laser Hair Removal treatments that work to reduce and eventually eliminate unwanted hair follicles from a number of areas on the body. Reach out to one of our Aesthetic Consultants about a personalized hair removal treatment that can give you the happy boost you really need.
The Effects Of Stress On The Body
Stress rears its ugly head in so many different ways when you continue to experience it without relief. The effects of stress on appearance are evident, but the effects of stress on the body are sometimes less apparent. For example, did you know that stress can cause you to gain weight? Cortisol can increase appetite, promote fat storage, and slow down metabolism, making it harder to lose weight. Our Medical Experts recommend that you pencil in some time for physical exercise. No matter how full your calendar may be, putting a few hours a week aside to work out can help you keep the excess weight from staying on your body permanently. Keeping yourself moving can help you prevent other emerging symptoms of stress, such as:
- Fatigue and extreme tiredness
- Tension headaches and migraines
- Stomach pains
- Digestive tract issues
- Chest pains
- Insomnia and trouble sleeping
The best way to manage stress is to actively pursue healthy options. Once you are more aware of the factors contributing to your stress and how you are experiencing the effects of stress on the body, you can seek appropriate treatments and activities that will put you on the right track to mental, physical, and aesthetic wellness.
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In cases of extreme stress, pockets of stubborn fat can appear around the abdomen, flanks, and legs, where it will continue to stay no matter how much you work out. You can reduce these fat cells with a quick, surgery-free session of CoolSculpting®. This non-invasive treatment uses a technology called cryolipolysis to freeze areas of stubborn fat, helping your body resorb these cells on its own. There is no better way to directly target stubborn fat cells without going under the knife.
Stopping stress before it has a chance to affect your appearance is key, but that is not always practical – or possible. You can address the effects of stress on your body by scheduling a free consultation for a personalized aesthetic care plan at Ideal Image. Visit us today to brighten your skin, soften wrinkles, diminish sun damage and address stubborn fat.
