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(¤ 1798, † 1879) Dermatologist, working in Paris L`hôpital St. 1857 First description of the pityriasis rubra pilaris; called "pityriasis pilaris" by Devergie. Today's common designation only in 1889 by Besnier. Clinical definition of nummular (microbial eczema). 1871 Coining of the term "Trichoptilosis", although he described a clinical picture which Kaposi in 1876 used the term "Trichorrhexis nodosa" which is valid today.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer