stress as a factor

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Hi, I read this in the New York Times and thought it might be of interest to many of us. Makes me wonder how much stress contributes to our vulvar issues: MORE SLEEP, LESS STRESS (New York Times, Dec. 27, 2007) Psychological stress may impair the skin's barrier function, which keeps bacteria out and water in. In one study, for example, researchers used tape to strip a small patch of skin from 25 women who volunteered to participate in mock interviews and 11 women who volunteered for one night of sleep deprivation. Such temporary stress caused the volunteers' skin to recover more slowly than without stress, according to the study, published in 2001 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. ''Studies have shown that the skin of people under chronic stress -- caregivers of Alzheimer's patients or medical students during exam time -- will heal more slowly,'' said Dr. Ladan Mostaghimi, an

assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Mostaghimi published a study in 2005 in the Journal of Sleep Research reporting that severely sleep-deprived lab rats developed lesions on their paws and tails while rested rats did not. In humans, stress can contribute to flare-ups of alopecia areata, a form of hair loss, and skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, Dr. Mostaghimi said.

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[Guest guest]

Very interesting , thanks for sharing that.

No wonder the vestibulitis is flaring this week in addition to me breaking out like crazy with other itchy patches. I've also been having heart palpitations like crazy and just went to a cardiologist yesterday for the first time. I have all sorts of tests scheduled for January. My Mom thinks its all stress....we have a lot here right now.

Veryyyyy interesting! Thanks!

Hugs-

Ivy

-- stress as a factor

Hi,

I read this in the New York Times and thought it might be of interest to many of us. Makes me wonder how much stress contributes to our vulvar issues:

MORE SLEEP, LESS STRESS (New York Times, Dec. 27, 2007)

Psychological stress may impair the skin's barrier function, which keeps bacteria out and water in.

In one study, for example, researchers used tape to strip a small patch of skin from 25 women who volunteered to participate in mock interviews and 11 women who volunteered for one night of sleep deprivation. Such temporary stress caused the volunteers' skin to recover more slowly than without stress, according to the study, published in 2001 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

''Studies have shown that the skin of people under chronic stress -- caregivers of Alzheimer's patients or medical students during exam time -- will heal more slowly,'' said Dr. Ladan Mostaghimi, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Mostaghimi published a study in 2005 in the Journal of Sleep Research reporting that severely sleep-deprived lab rats developed lesions on their paws and tails while rested rats did not.

In humans, stress can contribute to flare-ups of alopecia areata, a form of hair loss, and skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, Dr. Mostaghimi said.

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Stress can also change the ph of the vagina-making it more alkaline and

less acidic-opening a woman up to more infections. Stress is horrible

for your health and I know it's difficult once you get into a cycle

with v pain-of course you are going to be stressed! I think counseling

is really important for anyone with v pain just to have emotional

support.

Lindsey

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yeah you are right, Lindsey, ..that is why I feel so much better after

seeing my specialist. All the females at UT SOUTHWESTERN DALLAS WOMENS

Medical are so supportive. The entire set up is patient friendly like you

are entering a SPA at the reception area...Supportive is always good for

us...and STRESS is definitely a factor..even good stress..like

holidays....HAPPY NEW YEAR. love, ML

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we

will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9, New International Version

Re: stress as a factor

Stress can also change the ph of the vagina-making it more alkaline and

less acidic-opening a woman up to more infections. Stress is horrible

for your health and I know it's difficult once you get into a cycle

with v pain-of course you are going to be stressed! I think counseling

is really important for anyone with v pain just to have emotional

support.

Lindsey

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