Our skin serves as our external barrier from bacterias and also the first line of defense of our bodies. It is also a place where white blood cells attacks bacterias and viruses that threatens to invade our bodies. This however can cause an over-reaction in our skin.
Patients who are suffering from inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis are some examples of over-reaction of skin. This condition can be aggravated by stress. Experts say that stress can increase the number of immune cells in the skin.
According to Dr. Petra Arck of Charité, University of Medicine Berlin and McMaster University in Canada, "that stress activates immune cells, which in turn are central in initiating and perpetuating skin diseases. "
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