Wellcome Collection
Psoriasis and syphilis; lesions on face and body, 1866
Christopher D'Alton · 1866
Pencil and watercolour drawing illustrating lesions on the face, torso and arms of a man suffering from psoriasis and possibly syphilis. Lettering on back of print states: 'History of primaries (primary syphilis) rather obscure; eruption on arms and shoulders simple psoriasis - the face and chest decidedly copper coloured and syphilitic.'
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