<![CDATA[Heritage]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/browse?tags=Dermatology&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:10:16 +0000 graeme.forrest@rcpsg.ac.uk (Heritage) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Brandon CO2 Snow Apparatus]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/650

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Title

Brandon CO2 Snow Apparatus

Description

For the treatment of skin blemishes; apparatus comprises an expansion chamber with ebonite mould attached, a rammer and a bulb holder.

Date

c. 1950s-1960s

Identifier

1996/3.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 13 cm (chamber); 11 cm (rammer); 16 cm (bulb holder)

Materials

Metal, ebonite.
Brandon CO2 Snow Apparatus
Brandon CO2 Snow Apparatus
Brandon CO2 Snow Apparatus
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Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:45:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Hyfrecator]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/649

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Title

Hyfrecator

Description

Hyfrecator for electro-dessication, fulguration and bi-active coagulation; comes with needle, footswitch and envelope with mounting screws.

Date

c. 1960s

Identifier

1996/3.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 21.4 cm (hyfrecator); 16 cm (needle); Diameter: 8.1 cm (footswitch)

Materials

Plastic, metal.
Hyfrecator
Hyfrecator
Hyfrecator
Hyfrecator
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Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:44:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Bier's Suction Apparatus]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/493

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Title

Bier's Suction Apparatus

Description

Bier's suction apparatus for furuncle. Made of pressed and blown glass.

Date

c. 1880-1900

Identifier

2006/7.16

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.8cm in length, 4.7cm in width.

Materials

Glass
Bier&#039;s Suction Apparatus
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Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:45:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Eveready Medical Coil]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/50

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Title

Eveready Medical Coil

Description

This medical coil was manufactured by the Eveready Battery Company, which is now owned by Energizer. It would have been used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema, via electrical conduction.

Date

c. 1930s-1960s

Identifier

2003/93

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 16.7 cm

Materials

Length: 16.7 cm
Eveready Medical Coil
Eveready Medical Coil
Eveready Medical Coil
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:45:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Ultra-violet Ray Lamp]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/35

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Title

Ultra-violet Ray Lamp

Description

This ultra-violet ray lamp was manufactured by Hanovia Ltd., and is described as "the prescription ultra-violet lamp". The lamp comes with a pair of protective glasses so as to prevent any damage to the patient's eyesight.

Ultra-violet light therapy is performed to treat certain skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis. Exposure to UV rays must be well-controlled and monitored. Over-exposure can have serious side effects, and can potentially result in skin cancer.

Date

c. 20th Century

Identifier

2000/3.120

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Height: 51 cm

Materials

Aluminium; enamel; glass; metal; plastic
Ultra-violet Ray Lamp
Ultra-violet Ray Lamp
Ultra-violet Ray Lamp
Ultra-violet Ray Lamp
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:05:56 +0000