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Presents an article on the occurrence of syphilis among the courtiers of Louis XIV, King of France and the Regency as described in Saint-Simon's "Mémoires." Chief sufferer of syphilis that was described by Saint-Simon; Example of the case of bone syphilis; Details on the association of smallpox, syphilis, alcoholism and gout.

Describes how various skin diseases are being treated with the use of folk medicine. Boils; Burns; Cancer of the skin.

Discusses some of the research done by dermatologists Robert Willan and Thomas Bateman on infectious fevers. Advocacy of Willan to vaccination; Clinical description of scarlet fever; Preference being given to the method of cold effusions.

Discusses the concept of dermatology in the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer. Concept of skin diseases in the book "The Canterbury Tales," by Chaucer; Allusions to skin-lesions found in the writings of Chaucer; Diseases prevalent in the Middle Ages.

Examines the works of Voltaire on syphilis. Realization of the difference between leprosy and syphilis; Victims of the disease mentioned by Voltaire; Confusion between gonorrhea and syphilis.