It is now April 1923. What is the recommended treatment for my palatal ulcerous lesion? I’ve been using cocaine to reduce my nasal swelling since 1895. Could there be a connection between my cocaine usage and this palatal ulcerous lesion?
Dear Herr Freud, I have carefully reviewed your case and the symptoms you are experiencing with your palatal ulcerous lesion. It is indeed possible that there is a connection between the long-term use of cocaine and the development of your palatal lesion. Cocaine is a known vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow to the tissues