Why Do We Get Rashes When We're Stressed?

When we're stressed, our bodies send out a message like a fire alarm. This makes the skin react by getting red and itchy, that's how rashes happen! It’s like your body is telling you: 'I’m under attack!'

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Examples

  1. When a child is nervous before a big performance, they might get a rash on their face.
  2. A person who gets very stressed at work may find red spots appearing on their arms and back.
  3. Before an important test, a student can break out in hives.

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