List of dermatologists
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This is a list of dermatologists who have made notable contributions to the field of dermatology
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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....
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Name | Lifespan | Nationality | Notable contribution(s) | |
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1768–1837 | French | Authored one of the first dermatologic atlases entitled "Descriptions des maladies de la peau" | ||
1684–1766 | French | Wrote the first great treatise on syphilis and venereal diseases, and considered, by some, to be the "founder of modern dermatology." | ||
1846–1909 | English | Wrote Diseases of the Skin: their Description, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment, which established him as a leading figure in the field. | ||
1836–1879 | English | |||
1922– | American | Performed the first successful modern hair transplants in 1952 in his New York office. Created clinique, the first widely popular cosmetics brand developed by a dermatologist. | ||
American | Described the "tumescent liposuction technique", which added high volumes of fluid containing a local anesthetic allowing the procedure to be done in an office setting under intravenous sedation rather than general anesthesia. |