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Overview
Over the years, dermatological conditions have become manifested in individuals. It was in the earlier part of the 20th century when the term atopic dermatitis was coined. The evolution of concepts from the standpoint of historical perspectives was observed, wherein significant insights as to the nature of the disease were derived. [1]
Historical Perspective
- Over the years, dermatological conditions have become manifested in individuals.
- It was in the earlier part of the 20th century when the term atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema was coined.
- The evolution of concepts from the standpoint of historical perspectives was observed, wherein significant insights as to the nature of the disease were derived. [1]
- Listed below is a summary of the evolution of eczema through the ages.
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| Ancient History |
Ebers Papyrus (1500 BCE)
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Hippocrates (400 BCE) explained the importance of skin manifestations in the identification of internal humoral medical conditions. |
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| Twentieth Century and Beyond |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bhattacharya T, Strom MA, Lio PA (2016). "Historical Perspectives on Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema Through the Ages". Pediatr Dermatol. 33 (4): 375–9. doi:10.1111/pde.12853. PMID 27086570.
- ↑ Ali FR, Finlayson AE (2013). "Pharaonic trichology: the Ebers Papyrus". JAMA Dermatol. 149 (8): 920. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.4240. PMID 24026454.
- ↑ Tan EK, Millington GW, Levell NJ (2009). "Acupuncture in dermatology: an historical perspective". Int J Dermatol. 48 (6): 648–52. doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.03899.x. PMID 19538380.