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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