Reuben Friedman (1892-1956): Dermatologist, historian, and scabies enthusiast

Reuben Friedman was a prominent physician, scholar, and historian whose work contributed significantly to the development of modern dermatology. He was born into a Russian immigrant family in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, where he established his family and later opened his medical office. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Philadelphia General Hospital, and pursued further training abroad. During the height of his career, Friedman was affiliated with the Philadelphia Skin and Cancer Hospital and served as a faculty member at Temple University School of Medicine.   He was recognized internationally for his extensive work on scabies, penning four books, several monographs, and various presentations on its etiology and treatment.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Dermatologist of Distinction Source Type: research