Stress rashes stressing me out more

[chickentender]

So my stress has been high lately. This has been going on because of situations out of my control for about 2 weeks now. What a 2 weeks it's been.

I've been getting canker sores from my stress including on my tongue, which is so painful. But what's really stressing me out is how sensitive my skin is being.

I'm getting itchy rashes from heat (like if I work out), pressure and friction. I'm getting eczema patches in random spots like in the middle of my hand or on my cheek or the side of my nose bridge. And then tonight I was working out and a stainless steel bracelet I wear got stuck to the skin of my forearm from me being hot and sweating. After I worked out, I took a shower and guys, it was then that I notcied a big raised, red, itchy, hot hive where my jewelry had been stuck to my arm. This was hours ago and it's still there. I iced it but that didn't really do much. I've never been allergic to any metal before.

I hope my stress hasn't made me develop a metal allergy. I'm not sure if that's a thing that can even happen.

I think I'm handling this current situation ok with techniques I learned in therapy, but anything that looks like an allergy scares the daylights out of me. Do any of you experience more sensitive skin, rashes and skin issues when your stress and anxiety are higher?

 

[MATD]

What I do know is it is winter. Depending on where you live, indoor heat can cause this skin issue. The air is dry inside this time of year unless you have a humidifier running. Combine the warm air with very little humidity inside and it’s a skin problem for sure. Even the clothing we wear can suck the moisture from our skin worsening the problem. And it isn’t only our skin but our sinus and respiratory system that suffers too from low humidity.

 

[chickentender]

What I do know is it is winter. Depending on where you live, indoor heat can cause this skin issue. The air is dry inside this time of year unless you have a humidifier running. Combine the warm air with very little humidity inside and it’s a skin problem for sure. Even the clothing we wear can suck the moisture from our skin worsening the problem. And it isn’t only our skin but our sinus and respiratory system that suffers too from low humidity.

It is very dry in the winter where I am!

 

[MATD]

It is very dry in the winter where I am!

There are lotions and such for this problem, I like the ones you put on just after showering with the skin still wet. And you could try adding a cool air humidifier to the room you occupy most. They aren’t very expensive. Extra fluid intake is also a help.

 

[MARCC]

Kiehls is an excellent lotion for dry skin.

 

[Ari]

I’m in the same boat as you (both with fearing an allergic reaction and having sensitive skin.)

My anxiety 100% affects my skin. During panic attacks, red patches appear on my forearms.

A dermatologist recommended a cream to help the skin. Also, she recommended that I come to terms with the fact that I just have very thin, very sensitive, and very light skin (a perfect combination for someone with HA. ) And the dermatologist finished with: « Stop examining your skin so closely all the time! Leave it be!» XD