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Beauty: soul or surface?

S Fatović-Ferencić1, M-A Dürrigl, K Holubar

  • 1Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Department for the History of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. stella@hazu.hr

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|December 13, 2006
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This study explores the duality of beauty, contrasting external physical appearance with internal character. It uses a literary example to show how prioritizing outer beauty can lead to unhappiness, suggesting true love values inner qualities more.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Dermatology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Beauty is conceptualized as having external (physical) and internal (character) components.
  • The interplay between these aspects of beauty is crucial for holistic well-being.
  • Medical practice, particularly dermatology, increasingly addresses concerns related to external appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the complex phenomenon of beauty through a literary lens.
  • To illustrate the potential pitfalls of prioritizing external beauty over internal qualities.
  • To highlight the relevance of humanities in understanding appearance-related issues in medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a 19th-century Croatian literary tale featuring the character Tena.
  • Exploration of Tena's transformation from physical beauty to inner self-discovery after disfigurement.

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  • Discussion of the psychological implications of appearance-based values.

    • Main Results:

    • The narrative demonstrates that love solely based on external appearance can result in unhappiness.
    • Tena's journey illustrates the development of inner beauty and personality through adversity.
    • The study suggests that inner qualities are more fundamental to true love than surface appearance.

    Conclusions:

    • True love may depend more on inner substance than external surface.
    • The pursuit of external beauty is a significant aspect of modern medical practice, especially in dermatology.
    • Integrating humanities can enhance the understanding of beauty and appearance-related patient concerns.