DEAS has reached several important milestones and made significant contributions to basic terminology, cultural history, and literary research in the field of skin studies. A major achievement has been the establishment of the research platform “Dermacriticism”, an interdisciplinary hub that fosters collaboration in skin studies and encourages public engagement. Other milestones include the development of a taxonomy of skin terms, progress towards a narrative language for dermatology, and new insights into contemporary literary and other artistic representations of skin. This includes advancing our understanding of how historical and contemporary representations of skin influence social and scientific discourses. By bridging the gap between the humanities and medical sciences, the project laid the groundwork for future collaborations that will continue to explore the role of skin in literature, philosophy, and dermatology. In addition, the research contributed to ongoing efforts to develop a narrative language in dermatology. This framework promises to improve the descriptive tools used in medical practice. Although this aspect of the project is still in progress, it has opened up new directions for interdisciplinary exploration. In addition, the multiple literary and artistic histories of skin that DEAS explores continue to provide important insights into the interrelated narratives of European medical history, philosophy, literature, and art – then and now. Overall, the DEAS project has made a significant contribution in promoting an interdisciplinary approach to skin that combines literature, philosophy, and dermatology. The results have been disseminated through academic publications, conferences, and public engagement, with potential long-term impact on both cultural studies and clinical practice.
