Does stress cause pimples? - Claudia Aguirre
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Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get that stress under control.
A pimple is indeed not simple. Although we focused on the stress component, which increases inflammation and oil production, describe a few other components that lead to the development of an actual pimple. (Video hint: “cortisol is a major stress hormone involved in...”)
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