The history of women in dermatology

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2017 Oct;167(Suppl 1):52-53. doi: 10.1007/s10354-017-0543-9. Epub 2017 Feb 20.

Abstract

In the past and present, the status of men is often superior to women in most developing countries and it has a negative effect on the social development of these countries. If women are educated as men in a society, then this society can advance rapidly since the effect of educated women influence the quality of life and health in a positive way and not only for those women, but younger generations who follow them as well. This article reviews the history of some remarkable women in dermatology.

Keywords: Dermatology; History; Women.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Dermatology / history*
  • Egypt
  • Europe
  • Female
  • History, 15th Century
  • History, 16th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • History, Ancient
  • History, Medieval
  • Humans
  • Physicians, Women / history*
  • Turkey
  • United States