A woman in her thirties with facial swelling and necrotic lesions.

A woman in her thirties developed multiple necrotic lesions on her face in a short space of time. A dermatologist recognised clinical features associated with a rare diagnosis, which was eventually confirmed by diagnostic workup. Known atopic eczema increased the risk of a severe course of what was initially a mild disease, and a multidisciplinary approach proved necessary.

[Diseases that affect both skin and oral mucosa].

Background: Several diseases may affect both skin and oral mucosa. This article presents hereditary, autoimmune and other inflammatory conditions within this group.

Material And Methods: Review of the literature as well as the authors' own experience in the field.

Vitiligo--an autoimmune side-effect of intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin instillation?

We report a case of vitiligo in a 63-year-old man who had undergone intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin treatment following removal of a superficial transitional cell carcinoma in the bladder.

[Plants and plant produce--about plants as cause of diseases].

Background: Plants and plant products may lead to a variety of skin disorders, commonly referred to as phytodermatoses.

Material And Methods: On the basis of literature studies and on the author's own experience, this article discusses the main groups of phytodermatoses, focusing on Norwegian plants that may cause skin disorders.

Results: A small number of plant families account for more than 95% of the phytodermatoses.