STUDIES ON THE SULFHYDRYL CONTENT OF THE SKIN

[摘要] Hyperpigmented skin from healed lesions of pemphigus vulgaris, following ACTH-induced remission, contains a significantly lower sulfhydryl content than surrounding uninvolved skin. The skin of vitiligo lesions contains a significantly higher sulfhydryl content than the surrounding uninvolved skin. The sulfhydryl content of the skin of rabbits seems to be uninfluenced by systemically administered ACTH. The possible role of sulfhydryl groups in pigmentation is discussed.