They say the eyes are the ‘mirrors of the soul’, but there is another part of your body that has the power to reflect what is happening in your body. We are talking about the skin, the largest organ of the human body, the shield that protects us from the outside world and is closely related to our nervous system and the functioning of the rest of our organs.
The skin is our outer layer that connects us to our environment. This sheet of ours can tell us a lot about the state of the rest of our organs. It shows physical signs that provide us with information for the diagnosis of physical and psychological illnesses.
The skin as an organ of expression
The skin is the place where many diseases make themselves known. Reactions such as excessive sweating, looking pale and reddening reveal, among other things, anxiety, stress, anxiety and tension.
Sadness or disappointment can also be read from our skin. Studies show that 80% of skin conditions have a psychological cause. Dermatologists argue that skin lesions, even more than physical or chemical causes, are related to the bottled up of emotions.
Below we give some examples of skin conditions that can arise as a result of psychological factors:
Urticaria, or hives, is related to depression. This skin condition is seen as the emotional expression of abandonment and irritation.Psoriasis is a manifestation of disappointment. In this condition, the epidermis gradually begins to shed skin cells, reflecting our pain and providing us with a shield of flakes.Acne in adults indicates fatigue and stress.
Pruritus, or extreme itching, reveals anxiety and tightness. Alopecia areata (spot baldness) is in many cases a reaction to sadness or a major emotional loss.
An organ that reflects emotions
The skin communicates with us through symptoms, which are precursors to disease. The symptoms tell you that something is happening in your body, what this is is made clear by the nature of the symptoms and the changes that accompany them. The skin acts as a protective shield against the world we are constantly exposed to. It’s our warning system.
In addition to our physical state, our skin reveals our mental state. The organ represents the way people see themselves. It helps us connect with other people, but it can also be a way of isolating ourselves. The most famous example of this is the characteristic flushing of shame, something we’ve all experienced often enough.
The skin assesses our interaction with the environment and with other people, making our emotions immediately visible. When we are angry, our skin turns red; in worrisome situations we turn pale; and in situations that terrify us, we break out in a sweat.
It is clear that the skin has a protective function, but the organ also has other qualities that are just as important. It’s like a suit, made to measure, that reflects how we feel inside every moment.
Keeping a positive attitude towards life, learning to reduce anxiety and worry, and eliminating excessive stress are essential strategies for improving the health of your skin. Listening to your emotions, acknowledging them instead of ignoring them, and learning to control them can improve your sense of well-being and have a direct impact on how your skin looks.
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