Recession Induced Flare-ups?

Most eczema patients will tell you that stress exacerbates their itching, scratching, and rash. I just came across an interesting news blurb that reports on recent research that claims the recession and the stress it causes has led to an increase in skin diseases like eczema. Apparently lots of people are suffering from economic anxiety induced flare-ups. In times of stress, be extra vigilant about maintaining good skin care routines and try hard not to unconsciously scratch as this breaks the skin and leads to the itch-scratch cycle. Common stress reduction techniques can help these types of flare-ups (just avoid other triggers, like scented bath oils or long hot showers!). Try:

• meditation tapes
• deep breathing
• focusing on things you are grateful for
• happy music
• quiet walks
• funny movies
• exercise (but shower off sweat quickly and apply moisturizers!)
• find support in friends and family
• biofeedback
• get enough sleep