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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2026.08.019

Second Skin: Textile Tactile Intervention for Psychodermatological Disorders

Qi Li

Yaying Company, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang, China.

*Corresponding author: Qi Li

Published: August 28, 2026

Abstract

Adolescents with acne and eczema often struggle with psychodermatological issues. Most existing treatments rely on drugs, while non-drug alternatives stay scarce. Through interviews and focus groups with ten young people (aged 10-20), we examined how touching fabrics affects emotional states linked to skin conditions. Our results suggest tactile textile interventions hold promise as a supplementary approach in psychodermatology—they offer emotional comfort through sensory engagement and help build positive body image and self-acceptance. Textile-based tactile stimulation appears to offer useful everyday psychological support. These interventions are mild, non-invasive, and can fit into a person’s regular schedule without much effort. Over time, sensory feedback from textile tools may assist with emotional regulation and management in a way that is affordable and practical, not just limited to hospital or clinic visits. For people living with long-term skin problems, this method could supply extra help with handling negative emotions and maintaining overall mental well-being in daily activities.

Keyword

Textile design; psychodermatology; tactile therapy; bio-based materials; adolescent mental health; art therapy

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How to cite this paper

Second Skin: Textile Tactile Intervention for Psychodermatological Disorders

How to cite this paper: Qi Li. (2026) Second Skin: Textile Tactile Intervention for Psychodermatological Disorders. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science10(8), 981-985.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2026.08.019