Unusual, innovative, and long-forgotten remedies

A compendium of uncommon dermatologic treatments, both medical and surgical , are presented. This article is based on a survey of the members of the No ah Worcester Dermatologic Society with subsequent additions, including trea tment pearls from the Internet and other contributions from practicing derm atologists, as well as some published material. Most of the therapies discu ssed in this article are based on anecdotal information.