Who was the first doctor? Detailed answer

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Who was the first doctor?

Even at the dawn of civilization, man began to practice practical medicine. He took steps to lessen the pain and bring relief to the patient. In the earliest times that we know anything about, there were already healers.

The Aesculapius of Babylon compiled medical records describing various diseases so accurately that today's doctors could well use them. And in ancient Egypt, although it was believed that diseases were caused by evil spirits, the sick were still treated with pills and ointments that contained medicinal substances such as opium or castor oil. Minor surgeries were also performed.

So, since ancient times, there have been all sorts of healers. But around 460 B.C. e. A man named Hippocrates was born in Greece. Many changes in medicine are associated with his name. No wonder he was called the "father of medicine". The main thing that Hippocrates did was to separate medicine from witchcraft and superstitions. Although he did not have such scientific knowledge as modern medicine has, his approach and attitude to healing can be called scientific. He taught that the patient must be examined very carefully. He said that one should not rely too much on treatment, but should try to help the body's natural defenses. His commandment was: "Do no harm!"

Hippocrates recognized and described many diseases. Some of his medical observations have not lost their significance even today, although they are more than two thousand years old.

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Why do we get acne?

Nobody likes to have pimples or blackheads and it would be nice if we could tell you what causes them and what to do to avoid them. But the problem is not so simple. Both pimples and blackheads most often start in the hair follicles. The sebaceous glands produce a fatty substance that gets there. When the hair follicle becomes clogged and this fatty secretion collects, then what we call blackhead is formed.

Pimples are small, raised areas of the skin that often accumulate pus. But the cause of acne is much more difficult to explain than blackheads. They can appear for many reasons, including poor nutrition, imbalanced glandular function, or minor skin infections. Pimples can also be a sign of more serious skin disorders or even a symptom of a serious medical condition. Therefore, if a large number of acne appears on the body, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The doctor will try to find the cause of their appearance.

If the presence of acne is caused by some internal causes, then the use of some external medicines will not bring much benefit, but will only damage the skin. Acne should not be squeezed out, as this can lead to infection entering the body.

Many young people develop acne during adolescence, in which not only acne appears, but also pustules, cysts, and nodules. The reasons for this are very individual: in some cases it has to do with nutrition, and in others - the cause of this phenomenon may be the malfunction of the glands. A person who develops acne should see a doctor to determine the method of treatment.

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