Friday, August 22, 2008

Stressed Out Skin

We read an article today that discussed the linkage of stress to skin problems. It's never a good idea to just believe everything you read. Do some checking to see if Mr. Russell, the author, seems to be accurate with the claims he makes. Some common skin disorders are acne, psoriasis, decubitus ulcers, melanoma (skin cancer, & eczema.
A) Find additional research to support or refute the class article.
B) Blog your reaction making sure to include
(1) your own knowledge
(past readings/discussions with others,personal experiences, etc.)
(2) your summary of the research in support or against this article
(3) additional thoughts and/or questions that arise
By the way, our class article mentions hormones release associated with skin trouble (adrenaline & cortisol). This must mean that different systems interact and/or affect each other. What system is responsible for releasing these hormones? Does the unnecessary release of these hormones cause any other ailments in the body?