The Melanin Millennium: Skin Disease and the History of Dermatology

This book explores the intertwined histories of skin disease and dermatology, tracing human experiences with skin conditions over four millennia. It examines how medical understanding has evolved, highlighting key figures, significant events such as the Black Death and the eradication of smallpox, and the broader historical context in which dermatology developed. By blending medical insight with historical narrative, the text offers a unique perspective on both the science of skin and the societies in which it has been studied.

Key Features

• Comprehensive historical overview of skin diseases and the development of dermatology.
• Integration of medical insight with history, exploring how understanding of skin evolved over time.
• Focus on key historical figures and events, including the Black Death and smallpox eradication.
• Examination of dermatology’s role in societal and cultural contexts.
• Unique perspective combining history, literature, and medicine to illuminate the human experience of skin disease.
• Engaging narrative that connects past dermatologic knowledge to modern understanding. 

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 1st edition (September 15, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032226609
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032226606
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781032226606
• eText ISBN: 9781000644012