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Research: Increased stress causes facial breakouts
By Danielle Hillix
dhillix@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Stressing about acne could make it worse.
A study at Stanford University has scientifically linked acne breakouts in college students to stress for the first time.
According to the study, released in the July edition of Archives of Dermatology, stress has long been thought to play a role in acne breakouts. Though
both patients and physicians have long thought that stress and acne were related, all reports had been anecdotal.
Lee Bittenbender, Lawrence dermatologist, said the study backed up years of theory and gave physicians a better understanding of how to effectively treat the disease.
"It is good to have a scientific study behind us." Bittenbender said. "It gives us a better basis of what to do."
Researchers at Stanford stud-
15 women and seven men with
varying degrees of acne. The study rated the students' acne severity using a standard system during a non-exam period, which was one month before any examination. The severity was rated again during an exam period, which was three days before to seven days after an exam. The students also filled out questionnaires ranking their stress levels.
After adjusting for variables such as changes in sleep pattern and diet, researchers found that increased acne was significantly associated with increased stress.
A change in diet quality was the only other variable besides stress found to have a significant association with acne breakouts.
Stephanie Wilkinson, Wichita senior, did not need a scientific study to tell her about the effects stress has on her complexion. She noticed a long time ago that her aced act up when she got stressed out.
"I don't take care of myself when I get stressed," Wilkinson said. "I go without washing my face and forget to take my acne medication."
Keeping a normal routine during stressful times is an important factor in controlling breakouts said Myra Strother, chief of staff at Watkins Health Center.
"Even when you're stressed, if you keep your healthy habits, your skin will be healthy," Strother said.
These healthy habits include drinking plenty of water, using antibacterial soap and eating a balanced diet.
But sometimes these steps are not enough. In cases where medication is used, the study encourages dermatologists to increase dosage during stressful times.
"Acne is upsetting to have," Strother said. "It's important to get it taken care of."
-Edited by Ehren Meditz
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