Consultations
Dr Amélie Seghers believes the health of our skin is more than skin-deep. And so is beauty. As dermatologists, we are sometimes considered ‘superficial’ doctors, never treating more than ‘skin-deep’. However, our skin is closely linked to our mental and general physical health. When our skin doesn’t look great, we can feel down just because of our skin. On the contrary, our moods can mess with our skin.
Have you ever paid attention to how many ‘skin’ expressions we use in our languages, often related to or describing how we feel? Or do you need scientific proof that our skin and our feelings are closely entertwined? Our emotions can sometimes be seen on the surface. Think about when you get a red face when you’re embarrassed or turn pale when you get scared!