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TOPICAL REVIEW
The nature and consequence of Karl Marx’s skin disease
Article first published online: 6 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08282.x
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How to Cite
Shuster, S. (2008), The nature and consequence of Karl Marx’s skin disease. British Journal of Dermatology, 158: 1–3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08282.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 6 NOV 2007
- Article first published online: 6 NOV 2007
- Accepted for publication 9 July 2007
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Keywords:
- hidradenitis suppurativa;
- Karl Marx;
- Marx’s skin disease
Summary
From an analysis of the original correspondence, it has been possible to establish that Karl Marx’s incapacitating skin disease was hidradenitis suppurativa, not ‘boils’ as was universally assumed at the time and since; the psychological effect of this illness on the man and his work appears to have been considerable.