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The article describes a dematological condition known as Naevoid Basal Celled Carcinoma which the author indicates has never been previously published. Manners in which this condition differ from other forms of carcinoma are outlined, including its occurrence in children, the size of the lesions, and the presence of pigment. The author indicates that treatment should consist of surgery or electro-cautery.

The article presents six case studies of skin carcinoma which indicate a familial and occupational incidence. The patients examined in the studies all demonstrated carcinoma on the lower leg or foot, which the author indicates is an exceedingly rare condition. The amount of sunlight exposure as a result of occupational factors was cited as a factor in the genesis of the tumors in question.

The article focuses on the relationship between sun-baths and the increasing number of cases of dermatologic melanoma, or skin cancer. For over sixty years a wealth of evidence has produced a general consensus of opinion that the action of ultra violet light plays a major part in the production of most cases of carcinoma of the skin. However, the mechanism by which ultra violet light produces skin damage has not been completely elucidated. The Australian morbidity and mortality is the highest in the world showing a total 458 deaths during 1963 from malignant melanoma and skin carcinoma. The average age for their development is sixty and the areas affected are the face, the ears and neck and the dorsa of the hands. There is, however, no evidence that the longer the exposure to the alleged carcinogen the greater the incidence of the tumors.

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 presents two case studies of lupus erythematosus. The first one was a young migrant that developed a small sore on his scrotum; he did not feel well, began to lose weight, suffered from lassitude and malaise, and light-sensitivity eruption. The second case, was an 53 year old man, who developed a typical rash of this disease on both cheeks.

The article examines skin cancer in Australian patients, including the incidence of skin neoplasm in a populational cross-section, etiological factors governing this incidence, and various treatment options and their results. Differences in treatment methodology between squamous and basal cell carcinomata are outlined, including radiation therapy, excision, and electrosurgery.

The case of a man with the late diagnosis of Norwegian scabies is presented. The application of fluorinated aterolds topically had a major part in Inducing the condition. Subsequently, many of the patients who were In the ward at the same time developed scables, sometimes clinically atypical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an index of topics that are covered along with their respective authors in the December 1968, issue of the "Australasian Journal of Dermatology." Some of the topics included in this journal are: "Accidental Radiation Burns from Superficial X-Ray Equipment," by G.F. Donald and K. Norris; "Actinic Porokeratosis," by G.F. Donald and G.A. Hunter; "Basal Cell Epithelioma Among Japanese," by Y. Miki; "Basic Mechanisms of Action of Several Dermatological Drugs," by W.S. Maddin and T.S. Brown.