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How Your Brain Affects Your Skin

Mar 9, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

Discover the mind-skin connection with insights from a dermatologist and chemist specializing in stress hormones' effects on skin! Learn how stress and emotions impact acne, eczema, aging, and healing. Studies show 67% of students link stress to acne, while 88% of psoriasis sufferers report flare-ups triggered by stress. Stress also slows healing by 20%. Understand how hormones affect skin health and explore holistic approaches, such as mindfulness, to impact both skin and mind.

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Dr. Emilie Fowler

Schweiger Dermatology Group

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Rachelle Seguin

Omy Laboratories

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Format: Presentation
Type: Session
Level: Advanced