Introduction:

As a result of the international repercussion of a new Cuban method for treating vitiligo with a drug obtained from human placenta, discovered by Dr. Carlos Manuel Miyares Cao, the Placental Histotherapy Center was founded on April 25, 1986 to support the development of Medical Sciences in Cuba. This prestigious institution, which arrived to its 35th Anniversary this year, has made a significant impact on the health and quality of life of people with dermatological diseases such as vitiligo, psoriasis and alopecia.

Objective:

Knowing the importance of safeguarding historical milestones as essential elements in the scientific and social trajectory of an institution, we intend to present the fundamental components that make up the Placental Histotherapy Center as well as to encourage new generations to continue the research work carried out in this center and the need to preserve its history.

Material and Methods:

A historical and bibliographical investigation of the documents preserved in the Library of the Center was carried out to base this article.

Development:

The essential aspects that support the history of the Center as well as the scientific, social and human involvement of Dr. Carlos Manuel Miyares Cao in this process are included.

Conclusions:

Our objective is to offer the entire trajectory of the Placental Histotherapy Center and its significance and importance for Cuban Science from a historical perspective as well as to inform specialists, doctors, and health workers in general about its outstanding work related to the recovery from serious diseases that afflict the world's population.

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