THE ECZEMA MIND-SKIN CONNECTION

Some claim when a person has an emotional conflict like being depressed or anxious, it often spills over to their skin. So they say, when it comes to sick skin, if traditional treatments aren't working, you simply need to put your mind to it.

Dr. Rick Fried says it's no secret the mind and skin are linked."Stress directly creates negative changes in the skin, that can make the skin do things you don't want it to do", says Fried.

Negative changes that Dr. Fried says can cause many common breakouts, like psoriasis, acne, eczema, rosacea and even warts. Psychodermatologists treat the skin with traditional medication and the psychological factors with non-traditional therapy.

Think it's a mind game? The field is actually gaining ground in the medical community. Some medical schools have courses or programs, and research has proven the mind-skin connection.