New York Academy of Medicine, Section of Dermatology and Syphilology

June 1930 in “ Archives of dermatology ”

John Frank Fraser

lupus erythematosus vascular nevus granuloma fungoides vitiligo avian tuberculin electrodesiccation roentgen therapy heliotherapy X-ray therapy sunlight therapy

TLDR Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.

The document from the New York Academy of Medicine in January 1930 discusses several dermatological cases and their treatments, including lupus erythematosus, vascular nevus, granuloma fungoides, and vitiligo. Treatments varied from avian tuberculin and electrodesiccation to roentgen therapy and heliotherapy, with mixed results. The cases highlight the complexity of dermatological conditions and the varied responses to treatments, emphasizing the ongoing debates and differing opinions among doctors regarding the effectiveness of these therapies.

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