Photographic History of Nineteenth Century Dermatology: The Back

Photography was the key that enabled dermatologists to unlock the secrets of skin disease. This is the first photographic historical work to document the histroy of dermatology during its evolution into the modern specialty. Invented in 1830, it was available as this specialty was developing. This compilation of photographs showcases the patients whom nineteenth century dermatologists encountered while categorizint and naming skin diseases. Because dermatology is the most visual of the clinical specialties, acute observation was often the key to diagnosis.This is an edition limited to 5000 copies