eli5: Why does skin flare up and itchy when an individual is stressed? (I have neurodermatitis and I want to know what causes it biologically)

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eli5: Why does skin flare up and itchy when an individual is stressed? (I have neurodermatitis and I want to know what causes it biologically)

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When you’re stressed your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This can cause your skin to over produce oil which can increase acne.

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