Nine out of ten dermatologists have noted a rise in eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions since the recession hit. Could it be the stress of financial turmoil?
The poll, carried out at the British Association of Dermatologists’ annual conference found 41 per cent of skin specialists had seen a noticeable increase in stress-related break-outs. Five per cent cited a ‘huge’ increase and almost half had seen a slight increase.
Eczema sufferers were experiencing the greatest increse in break-outs, but there have also been rises in acne, psoriasis – characterised by dry red patches of skin covered with silvery scales – and vitiligo, in which pale patches appear on the skin.
Almost half of those specialists questioned said the stresses that can trigger skin conditions or fuel flare-ups need to be taken more seriously.
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