Theodore Lawless was a dermatologist, philanthropist, and medical pioneer. He worked tirelessly to find a cure for leprosy and made several strides in the treatment of both leprosy and syphilis. Lawless was born on December 6, 1892 in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, to Alfred Lawless Jr., and Harriet Dunn Lawless. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to […]

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