Does stress cause acne? Does it at least contribute to it? This is a major point of interest for those suffering from acne. Stress is a tricky issue because it stems from mental and emotional situations, but it often has a physical manifestation. People who are extremely stressed may lose their appetite, lose sleep, and, many say, have increased acne, among other symptoms.

Stress is something that the medical acne community has been divided about for quite sometime, but since 2002, studies have emerged (such as one conducted by the Stanford University School of Medicine, among other reputable institutions) that do back up the connection between stress and worsened acne. Read more…

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