This is the eighth volume in the New Clinical Applications Dermatology Series. Awareness of relationships is of prime importance in der- matology. Professor Scully and Dr Porter cover the skin and mouth in a comprehensive and informative manner. Mr Peter Wright effortlessly and concisely brings the eye and the skin together. Dr C. Rowland Payne both relates and speculates on the enigma of sarcoidosis. Pro- fessor Elder concludes the book with a scholarly update on porphyria and the skin. I thank all the above for their fine contributions. This volume should have widespread appeal. JULIAN...

This is the ninth volume in the New Clinical Applications Der- matology Series. Some important topics that merit discussion are included in this book. Dr Messenger discusses clinicopathological aspects of the common disorder, alopecia areata. Dr Mendelsohn gives a straightforward, clear account of pregnancy eruptions. Dr Graham-Brown gives a comprehensive yet concise survey of that strange condition, lichen planus. Dr Graham treats us to a thorough appraisal of the enigmatic juvenile plantar dermatosis. Mr Walton takes an experienced comprehensive look at ectoparasites of import- ance to man...