Raymond Sabouraud
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'Raymond Sabouraud'(November 24, 1864 - 1938) was a French physician specialized in dermatology and mycology but also an accomplished painter and sculptor.
He invented a method to select fungi with a medium of low pH and a rather high concentration of sugar. This medium, called Sabouraud agar is named after him.
Dr. Raymond Sabouraud
In 1904, Sabouraud introduced radiological treatment against ringworm of the scalp. He was well-known for his knowledge of scalp diseases, and had a clinic which attracted patients from all over the world.
Associated eponyms with Sabouraud:
- Gruby-Sabouraud disease: A disease caused by Microsporon audouini.
- Sabouraud's method: Radiological treatment of ringworm.
- Sabouraud's pastils: Disks containing barium platinocyanide that undergo a color change when exposed to x-rays.
- Sabouraud's syndrome: A congenital disease with early progressive loss of hair.
- Sabouraud-Noiré: Unit of measurement of roentgen rays.
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