The modern role of vitamin D2 in cutaneous tuberulosis (with a preliminary report on 5 cases)

ABSTRACT

1) The literature concerning the use of vitamin D in tuberculosis of the skin is reviewed. Reports on the recent successes in the use of large doses of calciferol are mentioned2) The pharmacologic evolution of calciferol is given together with a suggested possible mode of aciton3) Indications, contra-indications and toxic reactions are discussed4) The original method of administration of Charpy is described5) A modification of the Charpy-Dowling-Thomas modality by the University of Pensylvania Hospital was used in a series of 5 cases of cutaneous tuberculosis. Although the treatment and observation periods have been short the initial results are so far gratifying. (Summary)