A decinial study (1966 to 1975) was undertaken to assess the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases in children, upto the age of 12 years. There were only 135 (0.63%) children, out of 2l,550patientsregisteredina 'VDclinic. who were found to be suffering fro4 sexually' transmitted diseases. Numberof female children (93) was more than twice the number of male children (42). Syphilis was seen in 34.8% and gonon-hhoea in 25.1% of cases. VenereaUy acquired n ic vulvo-vaginitis was seen in 23.4% of cases. Other STD were seen occasinally. It was observed that 49 patients acquired infection from their older playmates, 25 patients from their parents and 21 patients from a neighhour, relative or baby sitter.

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This report is a study of 40 cases of exfoliative dermatitis with special reference to systemic manifestations. The condition was frequently observed in 3rd to 5th (75 %) decades of life with male to female ratio of 3: 1. The duration of the disease was usually short. In majority of cases, drugs were the precipitating factors. Lymphadenopathy was observed in 70% cases with hepatomegaly in 25% and splenomegaly in 7.5% cases. 37.5% of cases had pyrexia during their illness without any evidence of infection, pointing towards a poor temperature mechanism. Cardio-vascular system revealed hyperdynamic circulation in 20% of cases. All patients had hypoalbuminaemia and 27.5% of cases had oedema of feet.

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Vitiligo has been found to be of common occurrence in our country representing near

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Exacerbation or precipitation of reaction in leprosy due to clofazimine treatment are described in 7 of 24 patients, highlighting its limitations in such cases and hence warranting its judicious use.

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Fourteen cases of urticaria calorica, comprising0.7% of total skin out-patient attendance and 8.6% of total urticaria cases were seen during a period of eight months. Exercise test produced micropapular urticarial lesions in 100% cases and this is considered to be the most convenient and easy method of detection. Persistence of erythema at the site, 10 minutes after application of heat, has also been found to be diagnostic. Wheal and erythema due to intradermal injection of carbachol was significantly more as compared to normal individuals. No case of local heat utricaria was seen.

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In a series of 156 vitiligo patients, an abnormal glucose tolerance test was detected in 7.7% compared to 2.4% in the control series.

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A male patient suffering from severe mutilating acne conglobata is described. Detailed study of cell mediated immunity and bacteriology was done. Aetiopathogenesis of the disease is discussed.

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A case of recurrent erythema multiforme associated with relapsing herpes simplex (labialis) in a young soldier is described. The herpes lesions were treated with ether compresses with a hope of prevention of relapses.

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Two cases of pachyonychiacongenita with hair abnormalities are reported. The family tree analysis shows an autosomal recessive mode of transmission. These cases are reported because of their rarity and certain unusual features.

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A case of cutaneous larva migrans in a one year old female Hindu child is reported here. The child developed papular, vesicular and pustular lesions on the right side of the buttock accompanied by serpentinous thread like lesions. Local application of ethyl chloride spray and systemic therapy with tetramisole resulted in dramatic response.

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Two cases of trichoepithelioma have been described in young adults. Both had characteristic clinical as well as histological features. Although multiple variety is believed to be familial and inherited as autosomal dominant gene, none of our patients had any family history. Mstological features of tdchoepithelioma have been discussed in detail.

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