title: The beginnings of dermatology: a brief review.
abstract: Dermatology emerged as a distinct medical specialty in the mid-1800s. The background that led to this development, and the contributions made to the specialty by pioneering physicians in England, France, the German-speaking countries, and the United States are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Valentine
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000266:history*; D005060:Europe; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D014481:United States