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Featured Article The Effects of Stress on the Immune System Stress causes physiological changes that tend to weaken our immune system. When our immune system becomes compromised, our health can be negatively affected: infections and illness occur more frequently, and immune system disorders such as psoriasis and eczema can "flare up." Outbreaks of oral and genital herpes occur with greater frequency during times of stress. Inflammatory Immune System Disorders: Psoriasis and Eczema Psoriasis, eczema, and other inflammatory immune system disorders have been linked to stress. When inflammation occurs, cortisol and other glucocorticoid hormones trigger an anti-inflammatory reaction in the immune system. Stress interferes with the immune system's ability to respond to these hormones. Symptoms of psoriasis and eczema worsen with stress. Stress has even been proven to hinder psoriasis treatment. Read on to learn more about stress and the immune system.			Blogs
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