Thomas Caspar Gilchrist | |
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| Born | 15 June 1862 |
| Died | 14 November 1927 |
| Known for | Gilchrist's disease |
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| Profession | Physician |
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Thomas Caspar Gilchrist (15 June 1862-14 November 1927), was professor of dermatology at the University of Maryland before taking up the same position at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He wrote on acne, erysipelas, X-ray dermatitis, porokeratosis, sarcoma of skin, and fatty atrophy. The fungal infection Gilchrist's disease is named for him.