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The article discusses infantile eczema. In infantile eczema the trauma is the result of a frantic attempt to eradicate the intense and paroxysmal itch of eczema, an outward and visible sign of that inward distress which is infantile eczema itself. The author gives no place to allergy as food sensitization in the ætiology of infantile eczema. He would emphasizes that diet should follow the normal pattern for the age of the particular infant. Secondly, he would emphasize that skin tests should not be performed and consequently that results of skin tests should not be any guide to action.

The article discusses the progress of the education field in the field of dermatology in Australia. Dermatology has a great tradition and has always served the general practitioner of medicine and has often led the way in general medical advances. It is to be hoped that Australia, which is striding ahead so vigorously in the postgraduate field, will also set an example to other British schools in the undergraduate sphere. It is an encouragement to the student and physician to recognize an essential simplicity in medicine in dermatology and to be able to return through the skin to certain fundamental and guiding principles.

Discusses the clinical and biochemical appraisal of the treatment of lupus vulgaris with large doses of calciferol. Variation in calciferol dosage; Biochemical changes associated with the development of symptoms of toxicity; Distribution of serum proteins; Rise in total serum calcium.

Presents an author's dermatological experiences at the British Expeditionary Force in France in September 1939. Discoveries made in dermatology and venerology; Difficulties encountered in the treatment of scabies; Therapeutic measures applied for impetigo and pyoderma.

Presents a study on seborrhœc sycosis. Characteristics of the disease; Factors to consider in determining the etiology of the disease; Treatment of patients with seborrhœc sycosis.

Comments on an article concerning the definition and aetiology of eczema. Description of eczema in dermatological nomenclature; Causes and risk factors.

Investigates case-reports of 12 cases of granuloma annulare, three of which have been associated with lupus vulgaris. Review of the literature particularly those papers written under the title of "granuloma annulare"; Description of the condition under different titles; Etiology of the clinical entity now recognized under the diagnosis of granuloma annulare; Clinical features; Histological reports; Mantoux reaction; Indication that histological changes in granuloma annulare are limited to the dermis and subcutaneous tissue; Occurrence in members of the same family noted on four occasions in the literature; Associated tuberculous affections; Significance of tuberculin skin-tests; Incidence in different countries; Comparison with lupus vulgaris.

Provides the author's opinion regarding the characteristic feature of eczema. Dependency of eczema on external irritants; Evidence suggesting that eczema is characterized by an essential or primary lesion; Justification that eczema is an entity distinct from dermatitis.

Describes various cases of skin diseases brought about by causative organisms reported in the July 1934 issue of "The British Journal of Dermatology and Syphilis. Signs and symptoms of the diseases; Mode of transmission of skin diseases; Etiology and factors contributing to the development of the diseases.

Describes the characteristics of monilethrix, a rare dystrophy of the hair. Clinical features and manifestation of monilethrix; Association of congenital abnormalities of teeth and nails with monilethrix; Citation of cases with a high familial incidence of monilethrix.

Focuses on dermoto-myositis as a complication of poikilodermia of the Jacobi type. Clinical report of a single woman, aged 21 years, who had enjoyed good health, appeared to be of good physique and of normal mentality; Presentation of a case of dermato-myositis in which the skin changes bore close resemblance to the changes found in poikilodermia of the Civatte and Jacobi types; Suggestion that these two groups of affection are related, and are expressions of an endocrine disturbance rather than of an infection.

Presents the results of a case study regarding circumscribed myxœdema associated with hyperthyroidism in a 27 year-old woman. Clinical appearance of the condition; Variations of the patient's basal metabolic rate; Factors behind the condition of circumscribed patches of myxomatous degeneration which occurred in the patient's legs.

Discusses the relationship between dye dermatitis and idiosyncrasy. Information on industrial dermatoses; Chemical substances used in hair dyeing; Procedure applied in the investigation of dermatitis from the use of para-phenylenediamine.

Presents two cases of pemphigus characterized by cutaneous seborrhœic eruptions. Manifestations of the disease; Medical condition and history of the patients; Results of a post-mortem examination of one patient.

Presents an article discussing acrodermatitis perstans and its relation to psoriasis. Features of the cases of acrodermatitis suppuratica continua that were handled by dermatologist H. Hallopeau; Varities acrodermatitis perstans according to dermatologist C. Audry; Information on staphylococcal dermatitis.

Presents clinical information on the association of xanthomatosis cutis with hypercholesterolæmia. Medical cases confirming the association; Pathogenesis of hypercholesterolæmia; Effect of insulin in hypercholesterolæmia.