Cutaneous Neukaemic deposits supervening on herpes zoster in a case of chronic lymphatic leukaemia.

Abstract

to a congenital ectodermal defect, but, on the other hand, the distribution, pitting of nails, positive grattage test and Munro-Sabouraud abscesses in the histological specimen indicate the possibility of hypertrophic psoriasis. Treatment.—One of the hyperkeratotic patches on the leg was treated with contact X-rays ; the result was some scarring and no tendency to recurrence at that site. On the theory of psoriasis, Fowler's solution was given by mouth, starting with 3 minims t.d.s. and increasing by 1 minim a week up to 7 minims t.d.s. The application of Adamson's tar ointment to the body lesions and an ointment containing oil of cade 12%, with ammoniated mercury to the palms and soles, prevented the growth of horns and hyperkeratotic patches for the five months during which she stayed in hospital.