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The article discusses the mucinosis follicularis disease. The condition presents an accumulation of mucinous substances in the connective tissue ground substance or in the pilo-sebaceous apparatus. Topics discussed include it association with hypothyroidism, lichen myxedematous, papular mucinosis, dysfunction of the thyroid gland, and neurodermatitis.

The article presents a report of four cases of pityriasis rubra pilaris. Topics discussed include suggestive psoriasis in some of the cases, tonsillitis, and erythrodermic forms. In addition, reference is made to other manifestation of the disease, such as follicular patterning, pityriasiform state of the scalp and face, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and nail changes.

The article discusses the use of multiple smallpox vaccinations in recurrent herpes simplex. Topics discussed include the saprophytic existence of the virus on mucous membranes, as well as favorable conditions for its development, such as coryza, sunburn, digestive or menstrual disturbances. The article concludes the previous mentioned vaccinations are very useful in the herpes treatment, and maintain a reasonable prophylaxis until permanent immunity is developed.

The article discusses a study on the cross-sensitization in dermatitis caused by hair dyes. It says that hair dyes were based on the ingredient paraphenylenediamine and its variant paratoluylenediamine recorgnized as sensitizers. It states that administration of antihistamines to patients with hair-dye dermatitis for over seven days carries a risk of prolonging the duration of the dermatitis, increasing its extent and producing light-sensitivity.

The article presents a report on the symposium on leg ulcers, celebrated in Melbourne, Australia. Topics discussed include surgical aspects of the chronic ulceration of the leg, including ulcerating sarcoma, spina bifida, sciatic nerve lesion, dermatitis medicamentosa, and arterio-venous fistula. In addition, reference is made to a recommendation to perform surgery on ulcers of vascular origin.

The article discusses several aspects of leg ulcers. Topics discussed include probable causes of the condition, such as nervous lesions, nutrition disorders, thrombophlebitis, and lymphatic obstruction. In addition, reference is made to other causes including spina bifida, poliomyelitis, syphilis, diphtheria, and amebiasis.

The article presents a report on several cases of leg ulcers in workers. Topics discussed include the presence of thrombophlebitis, varicose ulcers, and arteriosclerotic ulcers. In addition, reference is made to various possible causes to such disease, including livedo reticularis, diabetes, pernicious anemia, polycythemia, poliomyelitis, syphilis, and tuberculosis.

The article discusses the essential telangiectasia and its pathogenesis. Topics discussed include a dilatation of the terminal vessels; the aetiology of the disease; a senile angiomata; and the nervous, mechanical, toxic and hormonal influences. Reference is made to several conditions that might affect, such as chronic radium dermatitis, adenoma sebaceum, and angiolupoid.