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Wednesday 12 October 2022
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Depression affects not only the mood, but also parts of the body, including the skin, causing a range of problems.
In the following lines, the “Consulto” reviews the effect of depression on the skin, according to “Healthline”, Medical News Today, and “Every Day Health.”
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The effect of depression on the skin
1- Eyebrow wrinkles
Some research has shown that the features of sadness that perpetually appear on the face of a depressed patient may accelerate the appearance of signs of aging on the skin, especially eyebrow wrinkles.
In a study published in the Journal of Psychological Research, researchers found that some depressed patients had to get Botox injections into their eyebrows, to get rid of wrinkles.
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2- Pale skin
Long-term depression has unpleasant side effects on the skin, as the disruption of chemicals secreted by the brain prevents the body from repairing skin cells, which leads to pallor, puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
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3- Eczema
Depression may increase the risk of developing eczema or exacerbate its symptoms in people with it, and the reason is due to stress and its effect on the skin, as it exacerbates irritation, itching and dryness.
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4- vixen
The scalp is part of the skin, and it may be affected a lot when depression, as it exposes it to the risk of developing alopecia, which causes heavy hair loss.
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