Re: X-ray Acne Treatment

[Bernard L Cohen <blc+@pitt.edu>]

	This was a common treatment around 1920 or so, and many non-lethal
skin cancers resulted in later years. This is based on discussions with my
uncle who was one of the "victims".

On Tue, 16 Sep 1997 mail15077@pop.net wrote:

> Good morning,
> 
> Have any of you ever heard of using X-rays for the treatment of acne?  One of 
> our workers has described getting such treatment in the 60's.  His description 
> of the procedure sounds like a UV Treatment, which was common, but certain 
> aspects of his recollections would be consistent with X-ray treatment (lead 
> apron drapes, a "cone shaped" irradiator, etc.).
> 
> If such treatment was done, do you have any estimates of the doses (or dose 
> rates) involved?
> 
> Jim Barnes, CHP
> Radiation Safety Officer
> Rocketdyne Division; Boeing North American
> 
>