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This paper advocates and illustrates the use of a camouflage clinic for patients with embarrassing skin blemishes, especially where severe psychological stress has resulted. The staff of such a clinic should have special training in the techniques employed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development and evaluation of chemical agents, intended for use as absorbers of ultraviolet radiation, has made considerable progress since the first sunscreen formulation appeared in 1928. The intended function of these agents is the reduction of erythemogenic radiation, to permit individuals whose skin is not accustomed to the sun to expose themselves to prolonged solar radiation without developing dangerous erythema. The purpose of this paper is to discuss briefly certain aspects of the nature of the agents employed for this purpose, the factors influencing their effectiveness, and the methods employed to evaluate the effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information about the paper "Pink Disease After Application of Mercury Ointment," by M.E.R. Stoneman, that appeared in a previous issue of the journal "Lancet." Pink disease occurred in two siblings. Urine examination showed that they were excreting considerable quantities of mercury but extensive inquiries did not reveal any source for this other than the ointment.

The article presents information on the paper "Causes in 2741 Cases of Occupational Dermatoses," by J.V. Klauder that appeared in the 1958 issue of the "Journal of Investigative Dermatology." Researchers observed that skin manifestations as direct or indirect sequel of accidents and injuries accounted for 22-1%. Sensitizing substances were responsible for 15-9% and the wet nature of the work for 15-2% malonate ointment.

This article presents information on the research paper "Selenium Sulphide Intoxication," by J.W. Ransome, N.M. Scott and E.C. Knoblock. In this paper, toxic effects are reported from the use of a shampoo containing selenium sulphide.

The article presents information about the paper "Soaps Containing Antimicrobic Agents," by H.P. Feilder, that appeared in a previous issue of the journal "Berufsdermatosen." The term medicated soaps should be reserved for soaps containing agents of therapeutic value. Antimicrobic soaps are considered to have a cosmetic value only since they deodorise products of decomposition on the skin.

The article presents a paper on ways and means to safe sunbathing.

Who are the in-home shoppers? This article locks at door-to-door selling from the customer side, and presents answers that differ from other recently reported work. It also examples personality characteristics of women who buy from door-to-door sales representatives versus those who do not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article focuses on the paper "Topical Application of Chlorpromazine: Its Effect on the Erythema Response to Ultraviolet Light," by J.H. Epstein and L.A. Brunsting. If one ingests chlorpromazine he might become light sensitive but locally it makes a good sunscreen.

The article presents a paper on granuloma of the axilla caused by deodorants. A new eruption of the axillae, provoked by deodorants and antiperspirants is reported. Four cases are described and 11 others mentioned. The lesions are small dull brownish-red papules, shining and somewhat translucent, developing in large numbers within a few days of the application of the deodorant. In some cases erythema or dermatitis may precede or accompany the eruption, and pruritis is always present. The lesions are persistent and resistant to treatment. Histological examination has consistently shown a tuberculoid granuloma.

The article presents information on a paper on a new effective shampoo treatment in seborrhoea capitis. A new shampoo is described, containing anionic detergents and wetting agents with sulphur, salicyclic acid and hexachlorophene.

The article presents an abstract of the paper "The Social Significance of Cosmetic Treatment," by H. Ettl and R. Santler. Because of the increasing number of patients seeking advice for cosmetic disabilities a special clinic was opened in the University Dermatological and Venereological Clinic at Vienna. Objections were raised on the grounds that this treatment did not constitute a medical necessity. A joint investigation with the neurological clinic clearly showed that the psychological repercussions of even minor cosmetic abnormalities justified treatment of these by the medical profession.

The article presents an abstract of the paper "Rodent Ulcers: An Analysis of 711 Lesion Treated by Radiotherapy," by Ian Churchill-Davidson and Ethel Johnson. An analysis of 711 rodent ulcers treated by radiotherapy. 98.9% being treated by three x-ray techniques. The cure rate for all lesions treated over three years ago is 95.7% and for all those treated over five years ago 92.6%. Cosmetic results, recurrences and radionecrosis are discussed.

The article cites a research paper about a full and carefully worked-out series of cases treated with fungicidal ointment alone, inert substances alone and both these following manual epilation, and x-ray epilation alone. They find the last method by far the most satisfactory for the highest percentage of cures.

Vitiligo is a disease characterized by complete lack of skin pigment with hyper-pigmented borders in various areas. It is the commonest cosmetic problem in light and dark-skinned individuals. This article reports on the comparative results of treating vitiligo with 8-methoxypsoralen, trimethyl psoralen and a combination of 8-methoxypsoralen and oral corticosteriods. The result obtained from the study of 41 patients is inconclusive, but suggest superiority of results obtained with 8-methoxypsoralen and concomitant low-dosage corticosteroids given orally.

Thirty-two patients with vitiligo were treated with oral 4.5,8-trimethylpsoralen (TMP) and subsequently exposed to various sources of long wave us. light, including natural sunlight. The patients were treated once or twice weekly over a period of 4-28 months, taking 15 20 mg of TMP at least 2 h before exposure to us. light. The amount of exposure to us. light was carefully graduated, and slowly increased according to the patient's tolerance. Six patients showed considerable repigmentation of the areas of vitilligo; 9 others had a significant cosmetic improvement. Areas of vitiligo on the face, neck and trunk were more responsive to treatment than those on the distal parts of the limbs. Natural sunlight in the summer months appears to be much more effective in inducing repigmentation of vitiliginous skin than artificial sources of long wave us. light. No adverse effects due to the drug were noted. It is suggested that treatment with systemic TMP is effective and safe and is of use in selected cases of vitiligo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A clinical trial of the effects of three shampoos on dandruff and itching is described. The shampoos consisted of a detergent solution, the same solution with the addition of a tar, and finally the tar shampoo plus an additive (SBU 185). Washing the hair with any of the three shampoos reduced the dandruff for a few days. The tar shampoo with the additive was effective in reducing dandruff for a longer time than the tar shampoo alone, and both the latter were preferable to the detergent only. The effect on itching was more variable. Three patients were found to be sensitive to tar and had to stop using the shampoos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents a response by the author to the item in the Feedback section of the November 1972 issue of the Personnel and Guidance Journal entitled "Is This Liberation?" She argues that the anonymous author's hostility is apparent, her surface knowledge of what the women's movement is trying to accomplish is also apparent. She portrays a "feminist" as one who burns her bra, divorces her husband, reads only radical books such as "Sisterhood Is Powerful" is aggressively domineering in her profession, dislikes men, and refuses to wear makeup. This is a severely limited portrait of a feminist. The women's movement attempts to give women a choice of what they wish to do by making them aware of more alternatives, not just the few stereotyped roles now have of "secretary, sexpot, sow, spender, civic actor and sickie, all of which are limiting, de- humanizing, and ridiculous to persons in their own right. The women's rights movement is searching for new answers and better life styles but does not condemn those who choose to be housewives.

The article reports on the announcement by Ashland Chemical Co. that it's researchers have unlocked the secrets of aminimide chemistry, developing a family of compounds that could have major impacts in several industries. Tire cord dips, shrinkproofing agents for wool, antisnag agents for textured polyester double knits, detergents, protective coatings and cosmetics are the promising areas. The researchers of Ashland Chemical also show potential as antistatic agents, pharmaceuticals, monomers and polymers for plastics and photographic materials.

The article presents information on a study related to clinical appraisal of dermatoses due to cosmetics. The author believes that patch-testing can be expected to confirm the diagnosis in no more than 30 to 35% of cases.

The article discusses the clinical evaluation of diparalene in the management of tinea capitis. The experiment shows that diparalene is an antihistaminic that has been found to be fungistatic in vitro. The number of cases is too small to justify any conclusion as to its value, though it did seem that the 5 percent ointment was a trifle more effective than the 2 percent.