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(MIuLME-VTART JUT EM 4. ! '* --pI/ tcffc-lquc for me,1 irini: rkln conduct!* it\. MFD RfOL ENo 13 4'; j61-5a).7Tiu (n(2-A Mi p7* portable apparatus 1* described for monitoring the conductivity ot the skin, After the physiological rationale of the technique Is appreciated, a means of asncailn* nonspecific responses to carious stimuli will he prodded. --J. J. B, 8432. CRAMER, H. J. (Hnutklln. Med. Akad., Element-Gfktwa Id St. 34, DDR.501 Erfurt, East Cer.l Unternuchuncrn rum Narhwels gebundener brw. masklerter Llplde In der Drrm.tlo-Hi-tnloglc. [Studies on the defectlon_nf bound or masked lipids In demistohMoTog^f~bFRMAtCL M<5NAfSSCHR~T57ll2T: Il9r-H9(l. fTTus. 1571 [reed. 1972], [Engl. eumm,)--Four methods were used to de tect masked lipids Including: longer staining time, higher temper ature, Berenbaums's C-method, and the Sudan-Burnt Berenbautn techniques. These methods were poor In 75 biopsies of various dermatosis. The Importance and problems of paraffin sections, Sudan black as an Indicator and control extractions were presetted. --A. V, S. 8433. SCUTT, R. W. B. (R. Navy Hosp., Has la r, Gosport, Hants., Eiutl., UK.) The chemical removal of tattoos. BR J PLAST SURG 25(2): 189-194. niua. 1972.--A modification of a well-tried chemical technique for removing tattoos Is presented as a safe, simple and effective out-patient procedure requiring virtually no after-care. A olutlon of tannic acid, glycerine and distilled HgO (2:1:1) 1a swabbed over the area and tattooed Into the skin, A silver nitrate stick la rubbed over the area,--J. L. S. PATHOLOGY See also: Allergy Immunology (Immunochemlstry), especially Immunopathology (Tissue Immunology) Medical and Clinical Microbiology (Includes Veterinary) Neoplasms and Neoplastic Agents Parasitology (Includes Ecto- and Endoparasttes) Pathology, General and Miscellaneous - Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Public Health - Epidemiology Toxicology 1 8434. TRONNTER, R (Univ. Hautklln., D 74 Tuebingen, Went, er.) Experimental)* Entzuendung der Haul-bet Tier und Mensch. Experimental loflamm-tion of the skin In animals and man.) D4T Z KLIN PHARMAKOL THER TOX1KOL 5(2): i'42-165. Illus. 1971 [reed. 1972]. [Engl, summ.]--Several models of Inflammation are described withotS detailed data on experimental performance. -J. J. a t 8435. SZALAY, GLENN C. (South. Calif. Perm. Med. Group, 1050 West Pacific Coast Highw., Harbor City, Calif. 90710, USA.) and E. DAVID WEINSTEIN. Questionable Bloom syndrome In a Negro girl. AM J D1S CHILD 124t2); 245-248. Illus. 197Z.--The Bloom >ndrome, a genodermato9ifl, la described here for the first time in a Negro; the patient did not manifest telangiectatic erythema, on* of the cardinal features ot the syndrome. A new subgroup of the litrauterine growth retardation syndrome was not postulated. Her condition satisfied the other 2 major criteria of the Bloom syn drome and multiple minor criteria. Including pareital consanguinity and chromosomal changes. T 8438. MEYERSON, LAWRENCE B. (Irving Med. Prof. Village, 2101 MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Tex. 75061, USA.) and GERHARD C. MEIER. Cutaneous lesions In acroosteolvsls. ARCH DERMATOL 10812): 224-227. Illus. 1$72,--A patient with Idiopathic acroosteolysls had unique papular skin lesions. Evidently, similar lestona were prevloualy mentioned only In connection with aemosteolysls seen In vinyl chloride processing, and a detailed description of these was not noted In the literature. 7 8437. GIROUX, JEAN-MARIO (Hotel-Dteu Montreal, 3840 ' Saint Urbaln, Montreal 131, Que., Can.) and ANDRE BARBEAU. EnlhrokeratoderrnU with ataxia. ARCH DERMATOL 106(2): 183-188. Dlus. 1972.--An apparently new neurocutaneous syndrome was observed In 25 members from over 5 generations In a family of French Canadian ethnic background. The syndrome Is characterized by the apprarance sooo after birth, of papulosquamous erythematous plaques which have mild variations In Intensity and which tend to eubalde during the summer months. In most cases, the cutsneous mani festations almost dlsapprar near the age of 25, sometimes to reapt* ar after the age of 40. At that time, a slowlv progressive neuro- -leal svndmme, with decreased tendon reflexes, nystagmus, tarthrla, and severe gait ituta, becomes the predominant feature, ibe syndrome la Inherited In in autosomal dominant fashion. t 6438. UTTTO, JOUNt, SEPPO LD4DY, HEIKKI TURTO snd LB DANIELSEN. (Drp. Dermatol., Unlv, Copenh., Blegdimave| 8, 1100 Copenhagen, Den.l Lartat*^d"hv<^rT'Cena in P*udoxjnfhnma elastlCum: Total artnttv and isoenzyme dixtrlb1'' ton in the *, in. .TTRVFsf'RF:nhfAf(H. 75(27: fM-lft*. iir,is. 1 72.--'T.v.ii art,*#, and Isoenzyme distribution of lactate dehydrogenase (Lfflll were assaved In the skin of patients wllh pseudoxanthoma elaxtinim il'XF). The values obtained from lesions of 9 patients wllh typical PXE were compared to those obtained from 8 age-matched controls. In the skin, all LDH Isoenzymes, with the exception of |,DII|, could be detected, LDH; being the predominant no*. The Isnenrvme pattern In PXE wan characterized bv decreased LDII activity in Isoenzyme friction LDH; and Increased In fraction LOIIj, as compared to the controls. In agreement with these changes, the relative proportion Of polypeptide M, the sub-unit predominant In :athndlc isoenzymes, was decreased In PXE. Total LDH activity was not changed in this disorder. 7 8439. MARGOLE, MARVIN H. (Dep. Dermatol,, Unlv. Wis. Med. Cent., 1300 University Ave., Madison, WIs., 53706, USA.), GARRETT A. COOPER and STUPE A. M. JOHNSON, Keratosis lichenoides chronica. ARCH DERMATOL 105(5): 739-743. illus. 1972. --A patient had a unique 15 yr history ot a progressive, recalcitrant, papulosquamous eruption and persistent hoarseness. Histologically, the eruption showed parakeratosis, orthohyperkeratosls, atrophy of the rnajplghlan layer and a lichenoid histiocytic and lymphocyiie dermal Infiltrate, This cutaneous eruption, previously unreported, Should be designated "keratosis lichenoides chronica." t 844ft. FEHER, LOUIS U. (Dlv. Dermatol., Scrlpps Clin., Pes. Found., 478 Prospect St., La Jolla, Calif. 92037, USA.) and HOWARD I. MAIBACH. The effect of occlusive and semtpermeable dressings on the mitotic activity of normal and wounded human epidermis] DR J DERMATOL 86(6): 593 -690. Occlusion increased the rate of closure of superficial wounds and Inhibited cell division both of psoriatic lesions and stripped skin. Four or'sslngs: an occlusive, adhesive tape; the adhesive backing from this tape; a less occlusive adhesive tape; and an occlusive, non-adhesive film, were used to cover regions of normal and stripped skin f ir periods from 2-6 days. A slight Increase in mitotic rate and epidermal thickness of normal skin resulted. A decreased mltottc rate and Increased thickness of tripped sktn, under ail dressings was found. The leas occlusivs fllma may be useful in accelerating the hauling of wounds wlthoig adding the risk of infection seen under comp ete occlusion. t *441, 5TENSTROM, STEN (Dep. Plastic Surg., Univ. Hosp., Umea, Swed.), FRANK BERGMAN and SVEN 3ERGMAN. Wound healing with ordinary adhesive tape: A clinical and experimental siudy. SCAND J PLAST RECONSTR SURG 6(1): 4(1-46. Ulus. 1972.--The good clinical experience of treating human wounds with ordinary adhesive taps Is presented. These experiences are com pared with the results of experiments on animals concerned with the healing time of wounds and histological and bacteriological conditlona. t 8442, LEWIN, KLAUS (Dep. Pathol. Stanford Univ. Sch. Med., Stanford, Calif. 9430S, USA.), SHARON DE WTT and RICHARD A. FERRINGTON. Pathology of the finger nail In psoriasis: Aciinicopathologlcal study. BR j" DERMATOL 86(6): d55-563, Illus. 1572. --Seven cases were studied. Psoriasis of the finger nail producea a metaplastic change of the nail matrix and nail bed to akln-iike epi thelium, following which the histological changes are essentially similar to those seen in the skin. The resulting lesions of the finger nail are of 2 types: nail plate abnormalities, the nature of which de pends upon the atte and the duration of disease In the matrix; and nail bed abnormalities, consisting of onycholysis, subungual keratoala and splinter hemorrhages. 8443. CWIEZDZINSKI, ZENON and BOHDAN SZYSZYMAR. (Stud. Med. Serv. Improv., Bydgoszcz, Pol.) Dwa przypadkl masto cytosis cutis solitarls fnaevlformia) u dzlecl. [Thro cases of masto cytosis cutis snlltnrla (narvlformis) In children.[' PED1ATR POL 46(8): 183-785. Illun'l071|rccd. l97l|,--Th"eT reported cases of this disease are characterized by a rarely recorded localization. Darter's symptom Is Implicated In the clinical diagnosis of some kin rashes of the birthmark type. The rashes were found on the face and neck. A positive Darter's symptom Is more indicative than histological examination. Microscopic analyses may prove mis leading owing to the trauma during sectioning and possible inac curacies during the making of slides resulting In dlnlntegratloo of the metachrome granulations In mast cells. --(Courtesy NSF PL 83-480). PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY t 8444/ OI1KAWARA, AKIRA, KENNETH M. HALPRIN (1201 Northwest 16th St,, Miami, Ha., USA.) and VICTOR LEVINE. The enzymes of glycogen metabolism In the various cell fractions from the normarnurnan eptdermls. J INVfeST DERMATOL 43(2): 187191, Illus. 1972.--In the normal human epidermis, glycogen synthe tase la sedimented with glycogen as I* the glycogen synthetase D phosphatase which converts the D to the t form. Glycogen synthetase BOR 009793