Which century did Niels Ryberg Finsen practice medicine?
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Niels Ryberg Finsen practiced medicine in the 19th century. He was a pioneering physician and scientist known for his research and use of light therapy, particularly ultraviolet light, in treating diseases such as lupus vulgaris, a type of skin tuberculosis. Finsen's contributions led to significant advancements in medical science and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1903.
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