In this group, 18 patients (82%) were almost completely relieved by
HCl therapy. In another report, administration of dilute
HCl altered the putrefactive flora ordinarily present in the small intestine of achlorhydric individuals.
According to the second report, therapeutic use of dilute HCl has fallen into disrepute, largely on theoretical grounds. However, many capable internists and dermatologists remain convinced, on the basis of clinical experience, that acid therapy is beneficial.