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ALBERT STRICKLER, M.D.; MAURICE J. STONE, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1939;40(2):244-248.

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Sulfanilamide has run the gamut of all new remedies, and, as would be expected, trial of it has been made for cutaneous diseases, especially those of the more serious types, for which a microbic causation is probable.

Sulfanilamide has been scientifically established as an inhibitor of the growth of bacteria, especially cocci. It has been used by many physicians, including ourselves, in the treatment of pemphigus of the severe type. The results obtained coincided with those of most dermatologists—mainly that this remedy was without avail, although a few have reported favorable results and even cure. For lupus erythematosus, a condition which at times may be of streptococcic origin, some favorable results have been reported. Although in this disease photosensitivity is an important etiologic factor and sulfanilamide seems to possess photosensitizing powers, improvement has been recorded.

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Author Affiliations
PHILADELPHIA

From the Department of Dermatology, the Skin and Cancer Hospital.

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