title: Women in medicine and dermatology: history and advances.
abstract: The history of women in medicine has been marked by many challenges and achievements. Although the role of women in the "art of healing" can be traced back many centuries, only males are traditionally highlighted in history. Across antiquity, access to medical education was denied to females. Dermatology is a medical specialty in which women displayed particular skill and proficiency. Gradually, determination and competence allowed women to lay claim in an essentially male-dominated world. This article presents a brief review of the performance, progress and achievements of women in the history of medicine and dermatology.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Miami, USA, Medical Doctor/ Masters of Science -Volunteer Faculty- Assistant Professor- Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine - Miami, USA.
authors.forename: Katlein
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: França
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Miami, USA, BS - Fellow- Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine - Miami, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ledon
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Miami, USA, BS - Fellow- Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine - Miami, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Savas
authors.affiliation: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA, Medical Doctor - Professor of Dermatology, Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine - Miami, USA.
authors.forename: Keyvan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nouri
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D003880:Dermatology / Q000266:history*; D005260:Female; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D010822:Physicians, Women / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends