Dr. Theodore K. Lawless was born on December 6, 1892, in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He became a renowned dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist. Specializing in skin diseases such as syphilis and leprosy, Lawless made groundbreaking contributions to the treatment of these conditions, especially among underserved populations.
He was also a trailblazer in the medical field as one of the first African Americans to gain international recognition for his research. Beyond medicine, Dr. Lawless was a major philanthropist, supporting education and healthcare initiatives in the U.S. and abroad, including in Israel and Ethiopia.
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