Keizo Dohi
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was a Japanese dermatologist and urologist. He was a professor of Dermatology and Urology at the Tokyo University, he substantially introduced Western dermatology
to Japan. Because he
learned not only dermatology but also urology
in Europe, Japanese universities created a Department of Dermato-urology, the separation of these two specialities took many years.
he was the second son of a physician, he moved to Tokyo at age 15 and studied German at the Shingakusha private school, and later at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
wehre he was enrolled in the preparatory course of the medical school in 1885. After graduation in 1891, he went to the Department of Surgery under Julius Karl Scriba. In 1891, he went to Germany to study surgery, but later he was ordered to study dermatology by the Ministry of Education since Murata Kentarō
, the first professor of dermatology at Tokyo University died.
He studied dermatology in Vienna
under Moritz Kaposi, syphiliology under Lange, and urology at Paris University under Guyon. In January 1898, he returned to Japan and in June assumed the post of professor of dermatology, Tokyo University. He remained in this post until 1926. In 1931, he died in Tokyo. He started the Japanese dermatological association and held many confrences.
. In 1912, he reported a review of treatments of leprosy; among various drugs, he recommended chaulmoogra oil based on his experiences.
(wax model) in Vienna and introduced its technique to Japan. This technique had greatly contributed to medical education. However, the use of color films in recording skin manifestations made moulage out of use.
Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails....
to Japan. Because he
learned not only dermatology but also urology
Urology
Urology is the medical and surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Medical professionals specializing in the field of urology are called urologists and are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological...
in Europe, Japanese universities created a Department of Dermato-urology, the separation of these two specialities took many years.
Personal history
Born in Takefu, Fukui PrefectureFukui Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Fukui.- Prehistory :The Kitadani Dinosaur Quarry, on the Sugiyama River within the city limits of Katsuyama, has yielded the Fukuiraptor kitadaniensis and Fukuisaurus tetoriensis as well as an unnamed...
he was the second son of a physician, he moved to Tokyo at age 15 and studied German at the Shingakusha private school, and later at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
TUFS is a specialized institution only in foreign language, international affairs and foreign studies, thus it is not as well-known as other big universities such as University of Tokyo and Kyoto University...
wehre he was enrolled in the preparatory course of the medical school in 1885. After graduation in 1891, he went to the Department of Surgery under Julius Karl Scriba. In 1891, he went to Germany to study surgery, but later he was ordered to study dermatology by the Ministry of Education since Murata Kentarō
Murata Kentarō
was a Japanese dermatologist born in Iwaki, Fukushima. At 12, he went to Tokyo and studied philosophy until 1877. He entered the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 1874, where he studied German. He completed his medical training at Tokyo University in 1884 and in 1888 he went to Berlin on an...
, the first professor of dermatology at Tokyo University died.
He studied dermatology in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
under Moritz Kaposi, syphiliology under Lange, and urology at Paris University under Guyon. In January 1898, he returned to Japan and in June assumed the post of professor of dermatology, Tokyo University. He remained in this post until 1926. In 1931, he died in Tokyo. He started the Japanese dermatological association and held many confrences.
Keratosis follicularis squamosa Dohi
Keratosis follicularis squamosa Dohi is a kind of follicular keratosis, in which scales appear elevated from skin surface reminding one of floating leaves of lotus.Gakken Collection
He collected a large collection of valuable books, which are to be found in Tokyo University and others.World history of syphilis
In 1921, he wrote world history of syphilis, which was translated into German.Leprosy
While he was studying in Europe, he attended the first congress of leprosy in 1897 in BerlinBerlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. In 1912, he reported a review of treatments of leprosy; among various drugs, he recommended chaulmoogra oil based on his experiences.
Moulage
He learned the technique of moulageMoulage
Moulage is the art of applying mock injuries for the purpose of training Emergency Response Teams and other medical and military personnel...
(wax model) in Vienna and introduced its technique to Japan. This technique had greatly contributed to medical education. However, the use of color films in recording skin manifestations made moulage out of use.