Association of Psychological Stress With Skin Symptoms Among the Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

    November 2023 in “ Curēus ”
    Elaf R Altalhi, Saja A Felimban, Wardah Alharbi … Yosra Z Alhindi
    Studysummary This study in Saudi Arabia found that psychological stress was strongly linked to skin symptoms, with conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne, rash, and baldness showing significant associations, highlighting the importance of considering stress levels when diagnosing skin issues.
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