| Description Of Item | Part of series illustrating 'Some Cutaneous Manifestations of Dietary Deficiencies seen in rural Ceylon [Sri Lanka]' from the collection of Dr K Mahadeva. Photograph of a child's face with the caption 'The head of a school girl showing dry, staring hair. The hair lacks lustre and is harsh to the touch. Note dryness of skin of face (xerosis). There is diminution or absence of sebaceous secretion, sometimes also of sweat'. Vitamin A deficiency is written on the reverse. |