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Skin disease in antiquity

Keith Liddell
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.6-1-81
Clin Med January 2006
Keith Liddell
East Sussex
Roles: Consultant Dermatologist
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Abstract

Dermatological conditions and treatment in antiquity can be assessed by studying ancient skin, artefacts illustrating medical disorders and literature from the classified period as well as Egyptian papyri, cuneiform tablets and the Bible. It is often more useful and informative to study naturally preserved skin rather than artificially mummified skin. Great care must be taken in making retrospective diagnosis. Skin manifestations of internal diseases are, and have always been, of the greatest clinical importance. Study of the past may give an insight into the epidemiological aspects of diseases such as TB, leprosy and syphilis which have spread across the world with serious social consequences.

  • ancient skin
  • collyrium stamps
  • medical papyri
  • mummies
  • votive offerings
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Clinical Medicine Jan 2006, 6 (1) 81-86; DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.6-1-81

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