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Skin lesions. Artwork from Robert Willans 1808 medical textbook, On Cutaneous Diseases, showing 16 different kinds of disorders affecting the skin. From top left are: scurf; scales; crust; scabs; stigmata and vetechia; papula; rashes; macula; tubercles; vesicles; phlyctana, phlyctides, phlyzacia and psydracia abcesses; achores; and favi. Willan (1757- 1812) founded the science of dermatology
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1808 Abscess Conditions Crust Dermatological Dermatology Diseases Disorders Historical Image Lesion Lesions Macula Scab Scale Scales Scaly Skin Stigmata Tubercle Tubercles Vesicle Vesicles Condition Crusted Crusts Crusty Disorder Health Care Pustule Pustules Rash
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of medical history, taken from Robert Willans' groundbreaking 1808 textbook on cutaneous diseases. The artwork depicts an array of skin lesions, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early days of dermatology. In this intricate illustration, we can observe sixteen distinct types of disorders that affect the human skin. From top left to bottom right, each condition is meticulously labeled and presented with artistic precision. We see various manifestations such as scurf, scales, crusts, scabs, stigmata and vetechia, papulae, rashes, maculae, tubercles, vesicles and even abscesses. Robert Willan himself was a pioneer in the field of dermatology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His meticulous observations and classification system laid the foundation for modern dermatological science. This image serves as a testament to his significant contributions to our understanding of skin diseases. As we gaze upon this historical image filled with crusted textures and scaly lesions representing different conditions that plagued individuals in the past centuries; it reminds us how far medical knowledge has progressed over time. It also highlights the importance of ongoing research in improving healthcare practices related to skin disorders today. Overall, this extraordinary photograph print offers both aesthetic appeal and educational value by capturing a momentous chapter in medical history - one where art meets science in unraveling mysteries hidden beneath our very own epidermis
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