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Dermatologists with Extraordinary Life Stories: Nikolai Tsankov and His Island in Antarctica

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      An island in Antarctica has been named in honor of the distinguished Bulgarian dermatologist Nikolai Tsankov. This contribution tells the story of Tsankov Island, and the remarkable man behind the eponym. He has has participated in multiple expeditions to Antarctica as a pioneer in studying the effects its climactic conditions on healthy skin.

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