THE EFFECT OF AGE ON THE pH OF THE SKIN SURFACE IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LIFE.

J. MARTIN BEARE M.D., M.R.C.P.

Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

E. A. CHEESEMAN Ph.D.

Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

A. A. H. GAILEY M.D., M.R.C.P.

Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

D. W. NEILL M.Sc, F.R.I.C.

Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

J. D. MERRETT B.Sc.

Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.