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October 1928

NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SECTION ON DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILIS

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1928;18(4):602-615. doi:10.1001/archderm.1928.02380160103015

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Abstract

Schamberg's Peculiar Progressive Pigmentation. Presented by Dr. Genovese.  W. G., a man, aged 56, a laborer, born in Ireland, presented himself at the New York Polyclinic Hospital with two conditions, a dermatophytosis and Schamberg's disease. Examination showed patches of puncta the size of a pinhead on the lower left leg with pigmentation in the central areas and a tendency to spread at the periphery. The condition was of seven years' duration.

DISCUSSION  Dr. Scheer: Do I get the impression that the section accepts this as a case of Schamberg's progressive pigmentary dermatosis? The form of dermatitis and pigmentation presented by this case is commonly seen in our clinics, almost daily, particularly in patients who stand up a great deal. It is associated with varicose veins and is usually called dermatitis hemostatica.

Erythema Induratum Treated with Gold Therapy. Presented by Dr. Genovese.  H. M., a woman, aged 24, a stenographer, born

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