Rondonotícias- Stress allows the early appearance of wrinkles, sagging and spots on the skin

V Arias diseases with physical and psychological symptoms may occur due to stress and anxiety; many of them you can feel on the skin: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, hives, acne and even alopecia. Typical of the modern world with the rapidity of information and constant demand to defeat the objectives (and quickly), the feeling of discomfort and irritation typical of stress, whether it causes or aggravates diseases , may also age the skin prematurely:

"Skin that lives on constant discharges of adrenaline and other hormones such as cortisol and prolactin is more prone to wrinkles due to cascading imbalance because these hormones potentiate the persistent inflammatory state in the skin tissue and make our cells more resistant. Life and activity decreased, leading to loss of longevity, "says dermatologist Dr. Claudia Marçal, member from the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology Recent studies indicate that stress causes imperfections and wrinkles in addition to acting as a major trigger in the appa rition of diseases like acne, eczema and hair loss.

One thing is common in all diseases and in the process of tissue aging: inflammation. Dermatologist Dr. Thais Pepe, a member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology, argues that many types of skin cells, including immune and endothelial cells (cells that align blood vessels), can be regulated by neuropeptides and neurotransmitters, which are chemicals released from the nerve endings of the skin. "Stress can release a higher level of these substances, and when it does, can affect how our body responds to many important functions like sensation and control of blood flow." In addition, the release of these products chemicals can cause inflammation of the skin, "says the doctor from São Paulo.

According to cosmetology researcher Lucas Portilho, Pharmacist and Scientific Director of Consulfarma, most often, problems occur due to the release of inflammatory mediators and the activation of the defense mechanisms that act in a negative way on the skin. "For example, hormones such as cortisol are increased in people with a high level of stress and can have a negative impact on the skin.Cortisol is associated with a pro-hormone called POMC (pro-opiomelanocortin) which induces the melanin (a pigment that gives color to the skin), "adds Lucas." Stress also releases catecholamines, such as adrenaline, called "leak hormone" which causes an acceleration of heart rhythm and interferes with the production of melanin, which can cause imperfections and decrease collagen production by fibroblasts, "says the researcher." Due to the inflammation caused by stress, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes drier , flaccid, loses its luster, wrinkles appear and the healing process slows down, "adds Dr. Jardis Volpe,

Dr. Thais Pepe also recalls that by acting on immune cells By weakening skin barrier function, stress can make the skin more sensitive to environmental threats associated with photoaging, such as UV lightning and pollution.