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Robert J. Reuter, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1942;46(6):881-882.

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It is a well accepted fact that this disease presents a difficult therapeutic problem. This is mainly because of limited knowledge of its causation. The first approach concerns itself with proper local treatment, including occasional roentgen ray exposures. In addition, steps must be taken to overcome nervous instability and to aid the patient to develop a better mental outlook.

When one considers the embryology of the skin and nervous system, it can be seen that they are closely allied, as both are derived from the ectoderm and retain a direct anatomic connection with each other through the peripheral nerves. Cutaneous diseases associated with nervous erethism, therefore, may be logically treated, at least in part, with sedative drugs.

I have had the opportunity of observing the action of a double salt, calcium galactogluconate-calcium bromide,¹ in a considerable number of cases and have found it to be a satisfactory sedative, including . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Madison, Wis.

From the Department of Dermatology, Boston City Hospital, Boston.

Footnotes
This report concerns recent experiences with an adjunct to the dermatologic therapy of neurodermatitis disseminata.

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