Alibert and His Contribution to Dermatology (1768-1837)

Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Jan 1;44(1):37-42. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002066.

Abstract

Jean Louis Marc Alibert, 1786-1837, France, is considered one of the founders of modern dermatology, he was able to organize the Hôpital Saint Louis in Paris and developed a school, among other contributions he wrote at least two books, he described the tumoral stage of mycosis fungoides, congenital nevus, keloids, and proposed The Tree of Dermatoses as his concept for the understanding of skin diseases.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Portrait

MeSH terms

  • Dermatology / history*
  • France
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century

Personal name as subject

  • Jean Louis Marc Alibert