Notes upon Lanolin

American Resorts, with Notes upon Their Climate

STUDIES OF SKIN-HYPERSENSITIVITY TO LANOLIN*j

Many dermatologists have in the past studied the phenomenon of eczematous hypersensitivity of the human skin to lanolin (wool fat) (1—6). The reasons for this continuing interest are clear. Lanolin hypersensitivity is of practical im portance because of the very wide-spread modern use of this valuable substance in topical medicaments like ointments, pastes and emulsions, in cosmetics of many ki...

The apparent anticarcinogenic action of lanolin.

In the course of their work on the carcinogenic action of oils and tars on mouse's skin, Twort and Twort (4,5) observed that addition of anhydrous lanolin often led to a reduction in neoplastic response. The inhibitory effect was greater than that obtained with benzene as diluent, and also occurred when lanolin was applied separately to the skin during the intervals between paintings. In view o...

Notes on a Large Scrotal Hernia Operated upon under Apothesine

an operation. He was discharged the next day. On 6th December,. 1924, the patient again sought admission. He came in with a very severe attack of bronchial asthma. The hernia had very appreciably increased. A little difficulty was experienced in effecting its reduction. He again expressed unwillingness to be operated upon. A truss was applied and the patient discharged. On 2nd February, 1925, t...

Autobiographical notes

I was born in Zagreb (Croatia) on October 26, 1936. My parents were Regina (née Pavić) (April17, 1916, Zagreb–March 9, 1992, Zagreb) and Cvjetko Trinajstić (September 9, 1913, Volosko–October 29, 1998, Richmond, Australia).