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Louis A. Duhring 1845-1913: his life and legacy
1Jefferson Center for International Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, 1819 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAS. lawrence.parish@mail.tju.edu
Abstract:
Life--background, training, career and legacy of Louis A. Duhring, one of the most distinguished dermatologists on the international medical scene is presented. He was the first professor of dermatology in the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and in 1876 along with several other permanent dermatologists organized the American Dermatological Association, the first national dermatology society in the World. Duhring was also scholar and prolific writer, which helped establish his international reputation.
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