Unusual, innovative, and long-forgotten remedies.

Abstract:

:A compendium of uncommon dermatologic treatments, both medical and surgical, are presented. This article is based on a survey of the members of the Noah Worcester Dermatologic Society with subsequent additions, including treatment pearls from the Internet and other contributions from practicing dermatologists, as well as some published material. Most of the therapies discussed in this article are based on anecdotal information.

journal_name

Dermatol Clin

journal_title

Dermatologic clinics

authors

Stone SP

doi

10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70179-0

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2000-04-01 00:00:00

pages

323-38, xi

issue

2

eissn

0733-8635

issn

1558-0520

pii

S0733-8635(05)70179-0

journal_volume

18

pub_type

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