Anhydrous formulation of aluminum chloride for chronic folliculitis

JAMA. 1980 Oct;244(17):1956-7.

Abstract

An anhydrous ethyl alcohol solution of aluminum chloride in a 6.25% concentration has been demonstrated to be a highly effective local treatment of chronic folliculitis, especially of the buttocks.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aluminum / administration & dosage*
  • Aluminum Chloride
  • Aluminum Compounds*
  • Chlorides*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Folliculitis / drug therapy*
  • Furunculosis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sweating / drug effects

Substances

  • Aluminum Compounds
  • Chlorides
  • Aluminum Chloride
  • Aluminum