Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits for treating psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases in human or animal subjects. The disclosed methods generally comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a naturally occurring or synthetic agent comprising estriol or another estrane, estrogen or estrogen receptor-effective composition. The disclosed compositions and kits generally comprise topical preparations and/or combination preparations wherein 2 or more agents are combined for either simultaneous administration or administration at different times and by the same or different route(s) of administration.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing infusions such as any of several forms of the beverage coffee can be constructed so as to include an enclosed container in which water is adapted to be heated so as to be utilized either as hot water or as steam. An electric heating element is associated with the container for heating the contents of the container. A bottom outlet from the container is adapted to convey hot water and is connected to a line or conduit to the inlet of an infuser or brewing basket, the outlet of which is adapted to convey a complete beverage or infusion to an appropriate container. A top outlet from the container is adapted to convey steam from the container through an appropriate conduit or line containing at least one valve to another container where such steam may be used in preparing a beverage such as cappuccino or may be employed for generalized heating purposes.