Psychodermatology: How Skin Communicates Unconscious Conflicts
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The Significance of Skin as a Psychological Boundary
Positive touch creates a sense of oneness as if there is only one shared skin, leading to a feeling of being in a unified state, whether between a mother and infant or lovers. This unity in touch symbolizes a collapse of boundaries, representing the psychological boundary of being a distinct individual. Skin serves as a metaphor for both a physical boundary against disease and a psychological boundary of individuality, with poor boundaries being linked to psychopathology.
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