218 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS will all agree that if this was an error, it was an all too human one. If the only fault that one can find in such a tremendous work is this very minor one of a somewhat too anthropomorphic point of view, it must be an almost perfect treatise that Rothman has produced. The truly essential nature of this textbook, to both the biochemist and the chemist interested primarily in cosmetics, may perhaps best be sug- gested by mention of some of the specific items which have been covered in all of their basic facets. Is one interested in how substances penetrate into and through the skin and in the entire field of percutaneous pene- tration ?--Then look at Chapter III in Rothman's book. Does one happen to be concerned with problems of too much sweating or too little sweating, or of disagreeable odors and the uses and mechanisms of action of deodorants and antiperspirants?--Then turn to Chapters VI, VII, and VIII of Rothman's book. Is your problem one dealing with excessive dryness of the skin, of chap- ping, of "dishpan" hands ?--Then the place to which you must go to get the fundamentals about what is known and what can be done is to Chapters XII, XIII, and XVI of Rothman, dealing with the chemistry and physiol- ogy of the lipid film at the skin's surface and of the keratins. Perhaps questions dealing with too much or too little skin pigment, with freckling, with suntan, with bleaches and with graying, are those which concern you at the moment ?--You will find what you need about the basic physiology and chemistry of skin and hair pigments in Chapter XXII of Rothman. Is your concern today with the question of excess hair or of too little hair, or, as is more likely, of too much hair in one place and too little in others ?- Then you will find the basic information that you need to get started by turning to Chapter XXVI. These are only a very few selected topics which I have mentioned in order to show how fundamental, how diversely useful, and indeed how es- sential this Rothman book actually is found to be at every turn. This textbook is one that must be used, not to say studied, by every serious minded dermatologist, biochemist, cosmetic chemist, and physiol- ogist who is interested in the skin. While it is true that Rothman has been ably assisted in a few of the chapters by some of the younger men, notably those who were his own students, Rothman is the only one I know who could produce this book in its entirety. When I was given the manuscript to study and when I was asked to express my opinion before its publication, I made the statement that I thought that Stephen Rothman was the only person qualified by background, by life work, and by training to bring forth this text. And moreover that it was not likely that anyone would be developed in the next fifty years or more who would be equally qualified to do so.

THE SPECIAL AWARD 219 While it is this book which is the center of my remarks today and is indeed the basis for this presentation, it would be an error if you were to assume that this accomplishment is the entire sum of Rothman's life work in this field. His own original scientific studies and contributions are innumerable, and above all, the host of brilliant students that he has trained, and who will carry on his work are testimonials to his tremendous ability both as a research worker and as an inspiring teacher. Moreover, it is certainly fitting that Rothman should receive this award from you today, because he combines in his one person, in his one intellect, those qualities which may be regarded as exemplifying what this award represents. When I think of these qualities and abilities of Rothman, I am reminded of a phrase which Dr. Rothman and I heard Dr. Paul Bechet attribute to Sir Erasmus Wilson, the great British dermatologist of bygone years. It was at the recent meeting of the American Dermatological Association that we heard Dr. Bechet give this quotation, which I believe went something like this--"If there is anything more beautiful than a healthy skin, it is a rare skin disease." Stephen, my friend, you have contributed to all aspects of the things mentioned in Sir Erasmus Wilson's words--for you have contributed mightily to the health of the skin, to the beauty of the skin, and to basic dermatologic knowledge concerning skin diseases. I congratulate you and I congratulate the SOCIETY ov COSMETIC CHEMISTS on the bestowing of this award which you have so richly earned. I thank you. CITATION President Kenneth L. Russell in presenting the scroll said, "Stephen Rothman, in appreciation of your outstanding work in the field of derma- tology, which has so effectively advanced the cause of research in our own field of cosmetics... "and in special recognition of your distinguished book, 'Physiology and Biochemistry of the Skin,' which provides a source of valuable information for cosmetic chemists... "Stephen Rothman, I hereby present you, on behalf of the members of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS, with this scroll and check, awarded by the SOCIETY to reward and stimulate the publication of significant research work." ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD BY DR. STEPHEN ROTHMAN ! am deeply moved by this great honor bestowed upon me. I feel that this is a reaf•rmation of our common belief in the significance of basic research. Cosmetic chemists and research dermatologists have much in common. Both deal with the skin and both share the desire to go beyond