Dermatomyositis with Calcinosis Cutis Universalis.

An eleven year old child with dermatomyositis and calcinosis cutis universalis is presented. She showed heliotrope bloating of eyelids, Gottrons sign, proximal muscle wasting with contractures and extensive areas of calcification over the shoulder, pelvic girdles and proximal extremities. The dignosis was confirmed by biochemical and histopatholo "cal studies as 91 well as electromyography.

Photochemotherapy of Psoriasis with Oral 8-methoxypsoralen (8-mop) and Solar Irradiation (puvasol Therapy).

Forty eight patients having psoriasis were studied with puvasol therapy. Pre-treatment haemogram, platelet count, liver and renal functions were done. To begin with 40 mgm of 8 MOP were given at 10.