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Ervin H. Epstein, Jr., MD; Peter G. Burk, MD; I. Kelman Cohen, MD; Peter Deckers, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1972;105(4):589-590.

Abstract
In one patient with xeroderma pigmentosum, the epidermis and superficial dermis were removed from the lower legs with an electric dermatome. This retarded the development of malignant tumors, and the regenerated epidermis appeared much more normal than surrounding untreated areas.

Author Affiliations
Bethesda, Md

From the Dermatology Branch (Drs. Epstein and Burk) and Surgery Branch (Drs. Cohen and Deckers), National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md. Dr. Epstein is a Carl Herzog Fellow of the American Dermatological Association.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 30, 1971.

Reprint requests to Room 12N238, Bldg 10, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md 20014 (Dr. Epstein).

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