To evaluate the hypothesis that subcutaneous sites initiated with the Teflon cannula would have longer durations and be more comfortable for the patient than the butterfly needle, we performed a prospective randomized crossover trial to compare the 25-gauge butterfly needle to a Teflon cannula with a 26-gauge introducer needle and a 24-gauge cannula. The analysis of 20 patients showed that duration of the subcutaneous site was significantly longer with the Teflon cannula. Both patients and nurses preferred the Teflon cannula because it did not need to be changed as frequently. There was no difference reported in the level of comfort.

SUMMARY A 50‐year‐old woman, who probably had pre‐existing quiescent porokeratosis of Mibelli, suffered an abrupt and extensive eruption of porokeratosis in a systematized pattern 2 weeks after renal transplantation, while being treated with prednisolone and azathioprine.

Summary.— A baby with scabies had been treated topically with strong fluorinated steroid preparations for 4 months. He developed remarkably extensive scabies with many hundreds of burrows.

SUMMARY Dapsone (diaminodiphenylsulphone) combined with triamcinolone, has effectively suppressed very severe generalized pustular psoriasis in one patient for over 18 months.

SUMMARY A case of allergic contact sensitivity to gold is reported. In addition to the usual eczematous manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis, the patient developed a striking bilateral papular (dermal) reaction to gold ear‐rings. We suggest that both types of lesion are manifestations of allergic contact sensitivity to gold.