Alan Lyell
Encyclopedia
Alan Lyell was a Scottish
dermatologist
who described Lyell's syndrome
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Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
dermatologist
Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails....
who described Lyell's syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare, life-threatening dermatological condition that is usually induced by a reaction to medications...
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