<s>[INST] Does stress cause atopic eczema? Does it make skin more fragile? [/INST] Eczema is a multifactorial disease of epigenetic origin (our genes determine abnormalities in the skin barrier) but is also linked to environmental factors. The degree to which environmental factors can aggravate symptoms varies for each patient, depending on their lifestyle, hygiene rituals, diet, etc.

In other words, stress in no way causes eczema to appear, but it can be a contributing factor. Source: PIERRE FABRE ECZEMA FOUNDATION. Link: https://www.pierrefabreeczemafoundation.org/en/frequently-asked-questions. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>