Using Hypnosis to Assist in Skin Problems

Most of us forget how important our skin is. It is a key multi-layered organ where we take in and expel waste or toxins. The outer skin tissues and other layers such as the nervous tissue and pigmentation cells all stem from the same germ layer from when we were a developing fetus.

There certainly seems to be a real link between our psychological or emotional concerns and dermatological manifestations. What’s on the inside in our ‘emotional body’, can get expressed on the outside layer of our physical body. This is where we are using hypnosis to assist in skin problems.

How does hypnotherapy for skin conditions work?

Treating a skin symptom using creams topically can produce results but if the underlying emotional causes aren’t addressed, this may only be a short-term success. This is where hypnosis for treating skin conditions can provide a more holistic approach.  We can use  regression to find the root cause or what we call the FSI, first sensitizing event.

Hypnosis and EFT for skins conditions aims to uncover and treat possible underlying causes, in addition to the physical symptoms you experience. We will help you look at coping mechanism and deal better with whatever is going right now for you.

This may also provide you with tools for greater confidence, higher self-esteem and they may use ego-strengthening therapy exercises as well.

The Subconscious Mind is not Rational

Sometimes our subconscious responses to stress such as itching, nail biting, hair pulling, scratching, rashes, warts, cysts or picking, which become automatic responses.. These more unconscious patterns can be altered by hypnosis. We discover your FSI and work to resolve that root cause. Remember, what the mind expects tends to be realized.

Hypnosis is an amazing way to change a person’s involuntary desire to engage in habits such as picking or scratching. You will replace these habits with more appropriate and healthy behaviors and ensure that soon your skin will be able heal.

 You will lower the chances of new bacteria being introduced by fingernails or other contact with any previously damaged skin.

Self-Hypnosis

Sometimes hypnotherapy for skin conditions sessions will include learning self-hypnosis. Self-hypnosis is a valuable tool you can use at home or anywhere.  It not only can be used for  stress reduction, learning it is an empowering way to take charge of your own healing and your life.

Hypnosis and the relaxation it brings, can create a parasympathetic nervous system response. In so doing self-hypnosis can help reduce overall levels of stress, panic attacks, fear and anxiety. Relaxing your nervous system can encourage the flow of healthy blood to the skin areas that have issues and need to be healed.

Using Hypnosis To Assist in Skin Problems

Hypnosis has shown promising results for individuals  who have had difficulty responding to more conventional treatments of skin issues. In a variety of diseases where conventional therapy such as topical medications have failed to show results, hypnosis has managed to provide lasting effects in many cases.

Hypnosis also shown a reduction of relapse rates of symptoms in many situations. Studies have shown impressive results for patients receiving hypnotherapy and EFT for warts and rashes. These patients had decreased symptoms for longer periods of time compared to conventional therapies.

We often forget how important our skin is. It is a key multi-layered organ where we take in and expel substances, waste or toxins. The outer skin tissues and other layers such as the nervous tissue and pigmentation cells all stem from the same germ layer from when we were a developing fetus.

There certainly seems to be a real link between our psychological or emotional concerns (or nervous system) and some skin issues. What’s on the inside in our ‘emotional body’, can get expressed on the outside layer of our physical body.

Hypnotherapy for skin conditions and Stress

When we feel stress, our nervous system goes into action. There may be a ‘fight or flight’ response in response to external events. The body becomes more alert and that will sometimes have an effect on the skin.

Even a low level stress may see blood diverted away from the skin and into our muscles. Therefore, our skin’s wellbeing is affected by our mood, life events or outlook.

Premature Skin Aging

You will be familiar of the premature aging skin experiences from substances such smoking, poor diet or too much alcohol. Premature aging can occur under stress too since the skin loses elasticity and there can be a higher chance of viral, fungal and bacterial infections.

Eczema, Acne and Psoriasis Affected by Stress

Conditions such as eczema, acne and psoriasis are often turbo charged by increasing stress levels. A flare-up may have familiar symptoms such as dry, itchy, thickened or inflamed skin. Worrying about these symptoms can itself raise the stress levels more.

Stress is Harmful

Stress may also decrease blood flow to hair follicles. Many times we receive inquires for using hypnosis for hair loss (alopecia), which in fact may be a symptom of raised stress or anxiety. Hair loss can occur after traumatic events, such an accident or bereavement. Sometimes individuals will  notice some hair loss initially and only then become aware of the stress promoting it.

 During stressful times you may notice physical manifestations of that anxiety or stress. These physical stress symptoms can include pains, raised agitation or embarrassing reactions such as sweating, blushing or uncontrollable goosebumps. These are examples of how an emotion, thought or feeling will become manifest topically.

Just think about watching a scary or romantic movie, listening to an emotional conversation. Have you ever started getting nervous, teary, smile or some other physical reaction in such a situation? We feel emotions and these are expressed physically in our body very quickly.

Hypnotherapy can help these common skin conditions

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Eczema is a general term we often use for inflamed, itchy, flaky, swollen or scaly skin. Eczema is often viewed as resulting from a lowered immune system. It is extremely worthwhile considering how emotional factors, including stress, can exacerbate the condition, alongside other health, hereditary or environmental factors.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis can affect many areas of the body, including the knees, joints, nails, scalp, and elbows. It results from overactive skin cells renewing every three to four days, rather than the more expected 28 day cycle. This results in raised, thickened or scaly areas of inflamed skin.

The effects of emotional factors such as anxiety or stress on the immune system is important. There are other considerations including skin infections, reactions to some drugs, injury to the skin or genetic factors.

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 Alopecia

Losing hair, be that in clumps or little by little, is an autoimmune condition resulting in hair follicles being mistakenly attacked by a person’s own immune system. This then results in the stopping of hair growth. Losing hair on the scalp alone is referred to as alopecia areata. Some people do experience a total loss of body hair. This is called alopecia universalis.

If you are concerned about alopecia, information can be found here

Do not be afraid to reach out to me,  Mark E Wilkins, to assist you in any issues you might have.  Most Hypnotherapy sessions  last  2 hours and  EFT Sessions are  usually  handled with one session.   

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