Patiënt lijdend aan de huidziekte 'keloid' before 1881

This anonymous photograph, titled "Patiënt lijdend aan de huidziekte 'keloid'", taken before 1881, depicts a Black man with keloid scarring across his face. The image is likely part of a medical text as it features a detailed inscription detailing the condition. The photograph is a medical illustration, utilizing photorealistic detail to study the effects of keloid, an abnormally raised scar. The individual's expression, captured with a candid stillness, provides a poignant glimpse into the personal impact of the skin condition.