The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-09
ASSOCIATION OF MIGRAINE WITH
 LEUKODERMA

A lady who is just beginning the calcium lac tate treatment for migraine, promises to report in 10 weeks what her experience was She of- fers an interesting observation.
 She developed migraine at the age of 19 years and at the same time her skin began to bleach out in spots. This disappearance of the called lekoderma or sometimes vitiligo or com mony "pcbald' skin. If the individual is blond the white spots arc not so noticeable. But very dark persons are much embarrassed by the white colorless spots The nature and cause of the condition is unknown.
 Our correspondent goes on to say that in the apartment building next to her residence there is a who has the same story of migraine and leukoderma patches developing at the same time. And she has met three other per- with leukoderma patches who likewise suffer from migraine. So the lady wonders whether there is any definite relation between migraine and leukoderma or whether these in- stances are just coincidence.
 For that matter no one knows the nature or cause of migraine. Just to show how skilfully we conceal our ignorance of such things I'll quote from Pusey standard textbook on der matology:
 Leukoderma is presumably a tropho- neurosis and is frequently associated with
 neurotc disturbances" Dr Pusey mentions migraine as one of the conditions with which leukoderma is frequently associated.
 ''Trophoneuross'' is q terrible word. Neur. osis is q malady affecting the nervous system, for which there is no known or discoverable cause or explanation. Epilepsy is' neurosis so is mgraine. The prefix 'troph" means nu- triton.
 We should like to hear from readers who happen to have observed cases in which white patches appeared about the same time migraine developed.
 There is no way to restore the natural pig men in such patches of skin. But a skilled Idermatologist-that Is physician who treats skin dseascs-can give much cosmetic i'm provemcnt by tattoong the white spot to match Some persons disguise the white areas by staining with walnut juice.
 Many have found the following paint satis- factory for concealIng such leukoderma patch es, well as other blemshes of the skin: Mix one small tablespoonful of glycerin with 1 1-2 ounces of zinc oxid and 1-2 ounces of calamin and d pint of water. To this add from 10 to 60 drops of ichthyol- enough to give the paint tint to match the normal skin.
 \ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Knock Knee
 is there any way to remedy slight cOndi- ton of knock knees in child years old? She is rather delicate but normal i'm every other way. (Mrs C. Al
 Answer-Generally it is due to rickets. Some times pronated or flat feet are factor. Teach the child to toe in or at least never to toe out when standing, walking or playing. She should wear only heelless shoes or spring hecls.' The more he goes barefoot the better. lift one- fourth inch thick the inner border of sole and heel favors walking the outer border of the foot and that tends to prevent knock knee. Riding tricycle.. bicycle. pushmobile or pony tends to prevent knock-knee In pro nounced cases it is necessary to cut nearly through the and straighten the leg.
 IOdin Rat.On At least half q dozen members of our club are actually growing younger, they feel young CT and certainly they look 1t. and they declare 1t Is ali due to Dr Bradys rejusenatioD course. Now naturally. Mrs $. A. J.)
 Answer-Maybe the girls just spoofng. Sull, 1 do believe many adults who begin to backslide when just past their prime can come back by following the Corrective Protective Diet. and 1 think persons of any age who feel q bit stale. weary, languid and dopey should take an Iodn Ration. Perhaps your girl friends referred to these Send for either, inclosing a dime and a stamped envelope bearing your ad dress.
 When Dentists Disagree
 Several roots in my mouth entirely over. grown by the gums. One dentist says they are all sound and tO leave them alone. Another dentist says They should he removed by all means. GIT. F.)
 Answer-I believe I should wait until good dentist finds good reason for removing the roots.