Dermatological Collection

Skin disorders, artwork
Skin disorders. Computer artwork showing the structure of the skin, and the layers affected by various skin disorders. Folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicles; Bullae are blisters;

Human skin, illustration
3d illustration of a cross section of a hair follicle with description

Dermatoscope. This instrument is used to examine the skin. It includes a magnifier and a light source

Hypo-allergenic soap. Top view of a bar of soap that has been developed so as not to cause an allergic reaction when used

Skin surface, SEM
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of squamous cells on the surface of the skin. These are flat, keratinised

Favus, from a book by Daniel Cornelius Danielssen (1815-94) 1892 (coloured engraving)
CHT236758 Favus, from a book by Daniel Cornelius Danielssen (1815-94) 1892 (coloured engraving) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Norwegian, out of copyright

Skin disorders, c. 1890 (colour chromolithograph)
1065620 Skin disorders, c.1890 (colour chromolithograph) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Advertisement for Viola Cream, c. 1890 (colour litho)
HGL396896 Advertisement for Viola Cream, c.1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Advertisement for Dr. Hebras Viola Cream, c. 1897 (colour litho)
HGL396904 Advertisement for Dr. Hebras Viola Cream, c.1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Congenital Ichthyosis, from a book by G. M. Olbers, 1830 (coloured engraving)
CHT236760 Congenital Ichthyosis, from a book by G.M. Olbers, 1830 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut d Ophtalmologie, Paris

Ringworm, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1838 (coloured engraving)
CHT236757 Ringworm, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1838 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Yeast fungus skin infection, SEM
Yeast fungus skin infection. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human skin infected with a yeast fungus. Magnification: x3130 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Psoriasis lesions on the skin of a mans wrist. Psoriasis is a common skin disease involving a large increase in the speed of epidermal (outer skin layer) cell production

Propionibacterium acnes C014 / 0631
Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

Pigmented skin mole C013 / 7318
MODEL RELEASED. Pigmented skin mole. Pigmented naevus or mole on the skin of a 24-year-old man. Also known as a melanocytic, or melanotic, naevus

Flakes of dead skin, SEM
Flakes of dead skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dead skin from the scalp (dandruff), a condition where there is an excessive shedding of dead skin cells

Skin and hair follicles, light micrograph
Skin and hair follicles. Light micrograph of a section through skin, showing hair follicles (dark purple circular structures). Haematoxylin and eosin stain

Lymphocytes in hair follicle, SEM
Lymphocytes in hair follicle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Large numbers of lymphocytes (yellow) are seen in inflamed and necrotic tissue at the base of hair shafts (red)

Elderly womans hands
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly womans hands. She is 93 years old

Cutaneous leishmaniasis, 1917
Cutaneous leishmaniasis. Lesions on the face of a man in Palestine in 1917 in a case of cutaneous leishmaniasis. The local name for this condition at the time was Jericho buttons

Skin anatomy, artwork
Skin anatomy. Artwork of a section through human skin, showing the flattening of skin cells as they rise to the dead keratinised surface layer (top) from the living layer below (the dermis)

Hair follicle, illustration C018 / 0795
Hair follicle, illustration. Hair is formed from the protein keratin. It is a dead tissue that is pushed up by growth from the bulb at the base of the follicle

Ferdinand von Hebra, Austrian physician C018 / 7109
Ferdinand von Hebra (1816-1880). 1889 engraving of the Austrian physician and dermatologist Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra. Von Hebra is regarded as the founder of the scientific theory of skin diseases

Plegmon eye inflammation, artwork
Plegmon eye inflammation. Artwork of a sagittal section through a human eye and the surrounding structures, in a case of a subcutaneous (below the skin) phlegmon inflammation of an eye cavity

Sweat gland in skin, artwork
Sweat gland in skin. Artwork of a section of human skin (top) with the upper skin layers shown, along with the duct leading from a sweat pore to its sweat gland (bottom)

Wart structure, artwork
Wart structure. Artwork of a section through human skin, showing the subsurface blood vessels (red) supplying a wart. Warts are harmless

Wart, artwork
Wart. Computer artwork of a wart (Verruca vulgaris) forming on the surface of the skin. Warts are harmless, contagious growths of the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis)

Propionibacterium acnes C014 / 0635
Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

Propionibacterium acnes C014 / 0634
Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

Propionibacterium acnes C014 / 0633
Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacteria is found deep in the hair follicles and pores of the skin

Propionibacterium acnes C014 / 0630
Propionibacterium acnes

Skin surface, SEM C017 / 8494
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vapour entrapments/sweat globules on the surface of human skin

Skin surface, SEM C017 / 8493
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vapour entrapments/sweat globules on the surface of human skin

Ultraviolet light animal tests, 1926 C017 / 7867
Ultraviolet light animal tests. Researchers for the United States Department of Agriculture carrying out ultraviolet (UV) light therapy on white rats

Ointment C016 / 4687
Ointment being squeezed from a tube

Hospital phototherapy session, 1920s C016 / 2384
Hospital phototherapy. Physiotherapy nurse positioning an ultraviolet (UV) Alpine Sun Lamp over a patients hand during a session of phototherapy

Carpet beetle hair, SEM
Carpet beetle hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the spear-headed hair (hastisetae) of a carpet beetle larva (family Dermestidae)

Corneal strip grown in the laboratory. It has been cultured from human epithelial cells that line the cornea, the outer shell of the eyeball

Second-degree burn, artwork
Second-degree burn, cut-away artwork. A second-degree burn damages the top layer of skin (epidermis, dark pink) and the underlying tissue (dermis, pink)

Third-degree burn, artwork
Third-degree burn, cut-away artwork. A third-degree burn is a severe burn that damages the top layer of skin (epidermis, dark pink), the underlying tissue (dermis)

Eczema skin condition
Eczema. Computer artwork of the epidermis (upper skin layer) of skin affected by eczema. Eczema is a skin inflammation characterised by an itchy pink rash on the skins surface

Eczema, SEM
Eczema, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Eczema is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin

Psoriasis plaques on a hand
Psoriasis on the hand. Artwork from Robert Willans 1808 medical textbook, On Cutaneous Diseases, showing what he calls psoriasis palmaria, or psorasis affecting the palm of the hand

Skin lesions. Artwork from Robert Willans 1808 medical textbook, On Cutaneous Diseases, showing 16 different kinds of disorders affecting the skin

Dermatological examination
MODEL RELEASED. Dermatological examination. Dermatologist using a magnifying glass to examine the skin of a patients face

Pyoderma skin disease, SEM
Pyoderma skin disease, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Large numbers of lymphocytes (white) and red blood cells are seen in necrotic tissue surrounding a hair shaft

Primate fingerprint ridges, SEM

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"Dermatological Wonders: Exploring the Artistry of Skin Disorders" Delve into the intricate world of dermatology, where skin disorders become captivating works of art. From illustrations showcasing human skin to coloured engravings depicting various conditions, this collection unveils the beauty and complexity that lies beneath our surface. Step into a realm where science meets aesthetics as we examine the mesmerizing images captured by a dermatoscope. These close-up views reveal the intricacies of our skin's topography, resembling an otherworldly landscape under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Travel back in time through historical engravings from renowned medical books. Witness Psoriasis brought to life in vibrant colours by Robert Willan in 1808 and Favus meticulously depicted by Daniel Cornelius Danielssen in 1892. These illustrations serve as timeless reminders of how far dermatology has come. Discover advertisements from yesteryears promoting hypo-allergenic soaps like Viola Cream, designed to soothe and nourish troubled skin. The vivid lithographs transport us to an era when skincare was both a necessity and an indulgence. Uncover rare conditions such as Congenital Ichthyosis, immortalized in G. M. Olbers' 1830 engraving. Marvel at Baron Jean Louis Alibert's depiction of Ringworm from his 1838 book – a testament to early attempts at understanding and treating these perplexing ailments. Join us on this visual journey through centuries past, where art intertwines with medicine to shed light on the mysteries residing within our largest organ – the skin. Let these captivating images ignite your curiosity about dermatology's rich history while appreciating its profound impact on human health and well-being.