Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases (from Greek derma, "skin"). A doctor who practices dermatology is a dermatologist.
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January 26 - Ancel Keys, scientist
February 1 - S. J. Perelman[?], humorist, author
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