[Prevalence of hyperhidrosis in a population treated by beta-blocker].

Introduction: Some cases of hyperhidrosis with beta-blocker therapy have been reported in the literature. We studied the prevalence of hyperhidrosis in a population treated by beta-blockers compared with an untreated control group.

Patients And Methods: Patients attending the cardiologic consultation of the Nancy hospital were included.

[Cutaneous delayed hypersensitivity reactions to heparins and heparinoids].

Introduction: Due to cross-reactions between unfractionated heparins, low-molecular-weight heparins and sometimes heparinoids, cutaneous delayed hypersensitivity reactions might be a problem for the choice of therapeutic alternative. We report on two cases of sensitization to heparins and heparinoids.

Observations: One woman developed localized skin reaction to a low-molecular-weight heparin, then a generalized maculopapular rash when an intravenous injection of unfractionated heparins was performed.

[Cutaneous nodules recurring in the legs ten years before the diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis].

Introduction: Although cutaneous disorders preceding Wegener's granulomatosis are common, they usually are not isolated clinical features. We describe the case of a patient who presented Wegener's granulomatosis-related cutaneous disorders ten years before diagnosis, suggesting a protracted form of the disease.

Exegesis: At first visit in 1987 a 44-year-old woman presented leg skin nodules since six months.