RT Journal T1 X-ray and radium in dermatology JF Journal of the American Medical Association JO Journal of the American Medical Association YR 1959 FD September 19 VO 171 IS 3 SP 371 OP 371 DO 10.1001/jama.1959.03010210123025 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1959.03010210123025 AB The material in this monograph, which is an expanded outline, is concise, easily read, and accurate and should be invaluable for those who use ionizing radiation for treating skin diseases. The material was gathered from lectures, textbooks, and the author's experience as a practicing dermatologist. This is an excellent manual, presenting briefly essential information about different sources, techniques, and indications of radiations and the biological effects of radiation in normal and diseased skin.