Stress can affect every part of the body, including the skin. In particular, flare-ups of acne, psoriasis and eczema can often be related to an episode of anxiety or tension. Of these three ...

But as the patches spread to my arm and other parts of the body ... These reactions are known as "stress rashes," resulting from your body's exaggerated response to emotional stress.

All the hairs have disappeared from a three-inch long patch on my left arm. The bare patch is half the width of my arm and extends just onto the back of my left hand. It is red, inflamed and ...

Such "stress rash," the sudden appearance of swollen, red, or skin-colored bumps, most often on the face, neck, chest, or arms, may resemble mosquito bites and itch, tingle, or even hurt.