壓力和痤瘡發(fā)作之間有沒有關系

Our mental health feeds into our physical health. One example of this mind-body connection is the way in which stress takes a toll on the body. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), stress can impact our reproductive health, heart health, respiratory health, and nervous system, among many other areas of our bodies. In the long run, ongoing stress can increase one's risk of various health issues, some of which include migraines, hypertension, gut dysfunction, and immune disorders. Of the many areas of the body stress can affect, is our skin also one of these areas?

我們的心理健康影響著我們的身體健康。這種身心聯(lián)系的一個例子是壓力對身體造成的傷害。根據美國心理協(xié)會(APA)的說法，壓力會影響我們的生殖健康、心臟健康、呼吸健康和神經系統(tǒng)，以及身體的許多其他方面。從長遠來看，持續(xù)的壓力會增加人們患各種健康問題的風險，其中包括偏頭痛、高血壓、腸道功能障礙和免疫紊亂。在身體壓力可以影響的許多方面中，我們的皮膚也是其中之一嗎?

Acne develops when a buildup of natural oils and dead skin cells clogs our hair follicles (via Mayo Clinic). This is what leads to pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps, or solid painful lumps below the skin's surface. Often found on the chest or upper back, acne can also appear on the face, especially on the cheeks or forehead. In addition to natural oils, acne can also be caused by bacteria and inflammation. Can bouts of stress also kick acne into overdrive?

當天然油脂和死皮細胞堆積堵塞毛囊時，就會產生痤瘡。這就是導致皮膚表面下出現(xiàn)丘疹、白頭、黑頭、紅疙瘩或實性疼痛腫塊的原因。痤瘡通常出現(xiàn)在胸部或上背部，也可能出現(xiàn)在面部，尤其是臉頰或前額。除了天然油脂，痤瘡也可能由細菌和炎癥引起。一陣陣的壓力也會讓粉刺變得過度嗎?

Stress and acne flare-ups

壓力和痤瘡發(fā)作

While stress does not cause acne, it can lead people who are already prone to it to experience a flare-up (via WebMD). Clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Lisa A. Garner states, "When you already have acne and you get into a stressful situation, that seems to be when your acne really flares up."

雖然壓力不會導致痤瘡，但它會導致那些容易有痤瘡的人再次痤瘡發(fā)作。德克薩斯大學西南醫(yī)學中心皮膚科臨床教授Lisa A. Garner說：“當你已經有痤瘡，又進入一個緊張的狀態(tài)下，這也許是痤瘡爆發(fā)的時候。”

Research published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology found through a study of 144 female students at King Abdulaziz University that acne severity was strongly linked to stress levels.

發(fā)表在《臨床、美容和調查皮膚病學》上的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，通過對阿卜杜勒阿齊茲國王大學144名女生的研究，痤瘡的嚴重程度與壓力水平密切相關。

Experts at WebMD also explain that acne may be further worsened if people pick their skin in response to stress. However, due to the fact that stress is not the direct cause of acne, experts caution that stress management is not a cure for the skin condition. Instead, consult with a dermatologist who will be able to explore treatment options with you such as prescription antibiotics, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or hormonal treatments.

WebMD的專家還解釋說，如果習慣在壓力下?lián)钙つw，痤瘡可能會進一步惡化。然而，由于壓力不是痤瘡的直接原因，專家警告說，壓力管理并不是治療皮膚狀況的良方。相反，咨詢皮膚科醫(yī)生，他們可以為你探索治療方案，如處方抗生素、類維生素a、過氧化苯甲酰或激素治療。