External and internal stressors can have a negative impact on the skin. My guest today will discuss how various stressors can lead to inflammation, which can lead to skin rash issues.  My guest today, Brie Wieselman, is a digestive and hormonal health specialist who works with women around the world in her online practice. She also specializes in helping people with a range of digestive issues so that they can build a healthy microbiome. Her programs integrate functional and Chinese medicinal approaches. I have personally worked with Brie several times and can vouch for her knowledge and expertise. Join us as we discuss cortisol, the "stress hormone": some common misconceptions, as well as how it affects the skin. Have you tried to heal inflammation in an effort to calm your skin rash issues? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What is cortisol and where does it come from? Is there a relationship there between the stressors that we experience and the hormone that's released impacting the skin? How does inflammation affect the skin? Topical steroids How to find relief Quotes “In skin we know that multiple inflammatory conditions are either triggered or aggravated by stress. Psoriasis, eczema or atopic dermatitis, that same category, acne of various kinds, contact dermatitis, alopecia, and then just like itching or hives, those can all be either caused or worsened by stress and primarily elevated cortisol.” [3:57] “Anytime that we have a suppression of immunity and an increase in inflammation and a poor barrier function, that's a bad combo. We see that all the time in the gut, but the same exact thing happens in the skin.” [7:37] Links Find Brie Wieselman online Get Brie's FREE Hormone Guide HERE (scroll about halfway down the page) Watch Brie's Hormones & Skin Rash Interview during the Eczema & Psoriasis Awareness Week Healthy Skin Show ep. 013: What's Really Going On Behind Adult Acne? w/ Brie Wieselman Healthy Skin Show ep. 034: Diet Solutions For Adult Acne w/ Brie Wieselman Follow Brie on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram