Unusual, innovative, and long-forgotten remedies

Dermatol Clin. 2000 Apr;18(2):323-38, xi. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70179-0.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Skin Diseases / therapy*