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A PRELIMINARY REPORT

LUDWIG ISAAK, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1942;45(3):560-573.

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Radon ointment (radium emanation ointment) was introduced into medical therapy by Strasburger¹ in 1921 and was applied first in dermatology by Uhlmann² in 1930 for the treatment of roentgen ray dermatitis and ulcers. Since that time it has been successfully used in many European countries. Happel³ reported his experience in 1933 and 1934 with the application of radium emanation ointment in the treatment of various dermatoses, and Langer⁴ made a report in 1934. In 1937 Brünauer⁵ published his results with the use of radon ointment and radium pads in the treatment of cutaneous diseases. Radium pads were mentioned first in the literature by Heiner,⁶ in 1928. Lomholt⁷ in 1936 reported his results with radon-containing wax plates.

During the year just passed both forms of radium application were used in the Skin and Cancer Unit of the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
NEW YORK

From the Skin and Cancer Unit of the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital.

Footnotes
Read before the American Academy of Physical Medicine, New York, April 30, 1941.

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