Book Reviews CONTACT DERMATITIS, Edited by Dr. C. D. Cainan (London). Munks- gaard, Copenhagen K, Denmark, 1975. $38.20 per volume of 6 issues per year (in English). As stated by the editor, the aim and scope of this new journal are designed as a review of world litera- ture for clinicians, who are interested in various aspects of environmental dermatitis. This includes both aller- gic and irritant types of contact der- matiris, occupational dermatitis, and consumers' dermatitis from such products as cosmetics and toiletries. It is in this latter regard that Contact Dermatitis becomes a necessary ad- junct to the American dermatologi- cal journals. The first issue of Volume 1 (which was published in January 1975) con- tained S articles, 5 of which were germane to the cosmetic and phar- maceutical industry, namely-"Con- tact Dermatitis from Ethanol .... Der- matologic Effects of Cosmetics " "Photodermatitis .... Chlorocresol Sensitivity .... Chamber Test Versus Patch Test for Epicutaneous Test- ing " and one article for the fra- grance industry-"Aroma Chemi- cals." The increasing tempo of govern- mental and consumer pressures, with regard to product safety and report- ing of adverse reactions, makes this new journal especially valuable in providing a world-wide review of contact dermatitis in all its forms. When it is used in conjunction with A. A. Fisher's book, which is also en- titled Contact Dermatitis (2nd ed., Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1973), this journal provides a continually up-dated review of the subject. As the editor so aptly phrases R-"We live in one world in which discov- eries, developments, and problems in one continent are likely to be rele- vant and important to doctors and scientists in every other continent." Its Editor-in-Chief is the eminent British dermatologist, Dr. C. D. Cai- nan, supported with an editorial ad- visory board of 29 dermatologists from 13 countries. Contact Dermatitis is highly rec- ommended to those engaged in cos- roetic, toiletdes, and topical phar- maceutical product development, as well as pharmacologists engaged in product safety testing.--GAumL BaaN-•T--Helena Rubinstein. 377