Journal of the American Medical Association · 1923 · 13 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesDermatologyToxicologyDermatopathologyHypersensitivityToxicologic PathologyDermal ToxicityDermal ToxicologyDermatologic Disease PreventionPoisonous PlantsSkin IrritationToxic PlantsDermal IrritantsDermatologic Plant ToxicityDermatotoxic PlantsPlant DermatitisPoison Ivy DermatitisPrevention Of Skin Toxicity
In this contribution I present a statistical discussion of two problems. The first is a study of the relative value of the antigen method of treating dermatitis venenata due to poison ivy or poison oak, as compared with the older methods of local applications. The second phase of the discussion is whether or not this specific toxin (antigen) treatment is of value in the prevention of attacks of dermatitis venenata in those who are highly susceptible to it. The data represent the accumulated experiences, not only of myself, but of many other physicians throughout the country who have utilized this method of treatment. <h3>TREATMENT OF THE ATTACK OF DERMATITIS VENENATA</h3> The attack of dermatitis venenata represents a state of hypersensibility on the part of the person affected to this particular form of irritant. The old method of local application utilized remedies, in the treatment of dermatitis venenata due to poison