Before the advent of refrigeration, electrolysis was the most popular and satisfactory method and it still remains the best in the treatment of some of the nodular and cavernous angiomata. Phototherapy, galvano-cauterization, vaccination and multiple scarification have all been successfully employed. The high-frequency current spark, mild fulguration and radium have given good results and my personal experience has been that in certain cases they are better suited than any other methods. Excision may be performed when the growths are large or projecting, or ligation and other surgical procedure may be needed in a few instances. Ordinary caustics such as carbolic acid or sodium ethylate, employed locally or as injections, should never be recommended. It is my custom when the symptoms call for it to prescribe remedies that have a pronounced capillary and vascular action, such as Aconite, Belladonna, Calcarea fluor., Condurango, Fluoric acid and Lycopodium.
American homeopath, he directed several hospitals in New York.
Professor of dermatology.
Served as Lieut. Colonel during the 1st World War.
See his book online: American homeopathy in the world war