Josephine McQuillanIndianapolis, Indiana, United States Chronic dermatological conditions such as psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis, vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, and cutaneous lymphoma impose more than physical burdens—they profoundly disrupt patients’ spiritual and emotional lives. These lifelong, visible, and stigmatizing diseases fracture identity and belonging, leaving wounds that extend far beneath the skin. Historically and…