Eponyms in the Dermatology Literature Linked to Germany

Germany officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is of the European conuntries. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state in the European Union. It is one of the major political and economic powers of the European continent and a historic leader in many theoretical and technical fields [1]. The country has developed a very high standard of living and features a comprehensive system of social security, which includes the world’s oldest universal health care system [1]. Germany has been the home of many influential philosophers, scientists and inventors, and is known for its rich cultural and political history. Germany’s achievements in the sciences have been significant, and research and development efforts form an integral part of the economy. The Nobel Prizehas been awarded to 103 German laureates. For most of the 20th century, German laureates had more awards than those of any other nation, especially in the sciences (physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine) [1]. There are many old and new eponyms in dermatology, which originated from Germany. One may easily find several dermatological conditions attached eponymously, to a single scientist from Germany [2]. Also of note, one may find physicians from Germany for whom an eponyms were linked, who were practiced outside Germany. For example, Theresa Kindler to whom Kindler syndrome was named, after her original British Journal of Dermatology publication in 1954, was a German paediatrician who spent time working in the UK. In Table I [2-14], we highlighted on some examples of eponyms in dermatology literature linked to Germany. EPONYMS IN THE DERMATOLOGY LITERATURE LINKED TO GERMANY