We know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash. "Stress can increase the ...

And one often-overlooked way anxiety can manifest is in stress hives, itchy red welts that pop up during times of tension. An estimated 20 percent of the population will find themselves with hives ...

Anxiety activates the stress response in the sympathetic nervous system, which causes the body to release histamine, ...

While some people might get headaches or have difficulty sleeping when under stress, others might develop a rash. Stress rashes are common and usually not a cause for concern, says Patrick Lee ...

This causes inflammation, which can result in itchy hives. These hives, called a stress rash, are most common on the neck, arms, and chest, but can sometimes occur on the scalp, Gonzalez says.