Eli5: how does “stress” cause pimples?

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How does your body know you’re stressed that it induces pimples? what’s the relation and how can it tell?

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When I’m stressed, my skin gets oilier because of the hormone cortisol. More oil means more clogged pores and pimples. It’s frustrating but managing stress helps reduce breakouts for me 🙂

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