Page "Dermatology" Paragraph 2

Readily visible alterations of the skin surface have been recognized since the dawn of history, with some being treated, and some not.

In 1801 the first great school of dermatology became a reality at the famous Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, while the first textbooks ( Willan's, 1798 – 1808 ) and atlases ( Alibert's, 1806 – 1814 ) appeared in print during the same period of time.

In 1952, Dermatology was greatly advanced by Dr. Norman Orentreich's pioneering work in hair transplantation.