Manage Stress That May Trigger Atopic Dermatitis
Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on August 17, 2023
Get Good Sleep
Practice Deep Breathing
Reach Out
Move Your Body
Stop Stress Eating
Say Ohm
Try Acupuncture
Cut Back on Alcohol
Learn to Say No
Have a Laugh
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SOURCES:
Cleveland Clinic: “How Stress Causes Eczema,” “Acupuncture.”
The American Institute of Stress: “Take a Deep Breath.”
National Eczema Society: “Stress and Eczema.”
National Eczema Association: “Eczema and Emotional Wellness.”
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies: “Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapy on Stress in a Large Urban College Population.”
Mayo Clinic: “Stress Relief From Laughter? It's No Joke.”