How Your Brain Affects Your Skin
Discover the revolutionary mind-skin connection with insights from a dermatologist and chemist specializing in how stress hormones affect skin! This session delves into the impact of stress and emotions on conditions like acne, eczema, and aging. Research shows that 67% of students identify stress as a major acne trigger, while up to 88% of psoriasis sufferers report flare-ups linked to stress. Additionally, stress delays skin healing by an average of 20%. Learn about stress hormones effects on skin health and explore holistic treatments that combine dermatology and psychology, such as CBT and mindfulness.
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Dr. Emilie Fowler
Schweiger Dermatology Group
Rachelle Seguin
Omy Laboratories