Stress and Skin; in Search of Psychological Well-being and Cutaneous Homeostasis

Author

I. Duvillier, A. Ferret

The current context of the “modern” life exposes an increasing number of individuals to psychological stress; a natural, normal and necessary reaction if it is not excessive. Stress can be acute or chronic and is defined by bodily reactions (physical, mental or emotional) faced with a specific situation, a danger, or various stressors.